Nissan X-Trail: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was recorded as a failure area in 7.5% of Nissan X-Trail MOT tests — 42,599 tests out of 567,982. It shows up most on 2003 and 2006 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 493 | 11.4% |
| 2002 | 3,485 | 11.1% |
| 2003 | 10,826 | 12.3% |
| 2004 | 19,021 | 12.3% |
| 2005 | 29,040 | 12.2% |
| 2006 | 34,365 | 13.2% |
| 2007 | 28,996 | 12.1% |
| 2008 | 22,074 | 11.4% |
| 2009 | 13,658 | 10.4% |
| 2010 | 9,705 | 10.5% |
| 2011 | 14,150 | 10.4% |
| 2012 | 11,135 | 9.3% |
| 2013 | 10,208 | 8.6% |
| 2014 | 24,284 | 5.9% |
| 2015 | 50,946 | 5.3% |
| 2016 | 88,963 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 98,858 | 5.4% |
| 2018 | 50,297 | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 25,211 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 16,146 | 3.9% |
| 2021 | 5,237 | 5.0% |
| 2022 | 583 | 0.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.