Nissan X-Trail: suspension MOT failures
Of the 567,982 Nissan X-Trail MOT tests in this dataset, 9.9% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2004 and 2006 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 493 | 14.8% |
| 2002 | 3,485 | 15.9% |
| 2003 | 10,826 | 18.3% |
| 2004 | 19,021 | 18.6% |
| 2005 | 29,040 | 18.3% |
| 2006 | 34,365 | 19.5% |
| 2007 | 28,996 | 18.4% |
| 2008 | 22,074 | 17.6% |
| 2009 | 13,658 | 17.2% |
| 2010 | 9,705 | 18.3% |
| 2011 | 14,150 | 17.2% |
| 2012 | 11,135 | 15.5% |
| 2013 | 10,208 | 13.5% |
| 2014 | 24,284 | 12.3% |
| 2015 | 50,946 | 10.6% |
| 2016 | 88,963 | 6.3% |
| 2017 | 98,858 | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 50,297 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 25,211 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 16,146 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 5,237 | 0.4% |
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.