Nissan X-Trail: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 6.2% of Nissan X-Trail MOT tests — 35,272 tests out of 567,982. It shows up most on 2001 and 2002 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 493 | 14.4% |
| 2002 | 3,485 | 14.3% |
| 2003 | 10,826 | 14.3% |
| 2004 | 19,021 | 13.8% |
| 2005 | 29,040 | 13.4% |
| 2006 | 34,365 | 13.5% |
| 2007 | 28,996 | 12.8% |
| 2008 | 22,074 | 12.7% |
| 2009 | 13,658 | 12.1% |
| 2010 | 9,705 | 9.5% |
| 2011 | 14,150 | 5.7% |
| 2012 | 11,135 | 4.2% |
| 2013 | 10,208 | 3.4% |
| 2014 | 24,284 | 4.6% |
| 2015 | 50,946 | 4.3% |
| 2016 | 88,963 | 3.7% |
| 2017 | 98,858 | 2.6% |
| 2018 | 50,297 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 25,211 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 16,146 | 2.0% |
| 2021 | 5,237 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 583 | 1.0% |
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.