Nissan X-Trail, Buying guide, MOT record, UK numbers and recalls
110,484 Nissan X-Trails are licensed in the UK. In 2025 they passed 69.5% of initial MOT tests, 2.8 points below the 72.3% UK average.
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Nissan X-Trail at the MOT
69.5% of 88,193 initial tests passed in 2025, ranking the X-Trail 356th of 575 models. Nissan X-Trails aged 3 to 5 years passed 85.3% of MOT tests in 2025; for examples aged 11 years and over that fell to 54.5%.
First-time pass rate, 2025
Share of initial tests passed, retests excluded.
Pass rate by age at test
Nissan X-Trail tests in 2025.
Where X-Trails fail
Share of all failure items recorded on Nissan X-Trail tests in 2025.
The items testers recorded most often were ball joint excessively worn (12%), brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick (6.9%) and track rod end ball joint has excessive play (6.2%).
The MOT page lists every common X-Trail MOT failure. For one car's own results and advisories, run a free MOT history check.
What to look at on a viewing
The X-Trail's most common failure areas, and what a tester checks in each.
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Suspension
Listen for knocks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for leaking shock absorbers and split rubber gaiters.29.1% of X-Trail failure items
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Brakes
Make sure the pedal feels firm, the car stops in a straight line, the handbrake holds on a slope and no brake warning light is showing.18.6% of X-Trail failure items
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Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Walk round with every light on: headlights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp. Check no warning lights stay on after starting.14.5% of X-Trail failure items
Nissan X-Trails in the UK
110,484 were licensed at the end of June 2026. The number licensed has grown 66% since the end of 2014.
- Change since 2014
- +66%from 66,551 licensed
- Typical year of first use
- 2017half of those licensed at the end of 2025 were first used in 2017 or earlier
- First registered in 2025
- 10,351against 18,700 in 2017
- Declared off the road
- 9,9058.2% of those registered, under SORN
Licensed Nissan X-Trails since 2014
Licensed at each year end and in the latest quarter.
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| Date | Licensed |
|---|---|
| End of 2014 | 66,551 |
| End of 2015 | 73,507 |
| End of 2016 | 86,861 |
| End of 2017 | 98,693 |
| End of 2018 | 105,096 |
| End of 2019 | 104,721 |
| End of 2020 | 104,269 |
| End of 2021 | 101,351 |
| End of 2022 | 97,533 |
| End of 2023 | 98,127 |
| End of 2024 | 104,569 |
| End of 2025 | 110,442 |
| End of June 2026 | 110,484 |
How old they are
Licensed Nissan X-Trails by year of first use.
- Licensed at the end of 2025
- First registered that year
A further 4,053 were first used before 2006.
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| First used | Licensed, end 2025 | First registered that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10,120 | 10,351 |
| 2024 | 11,105 | 11,412 |
| 2023 | 5,822 | 6,038 |
| 2022 | 579 | 647 |
| 2021 | 2,172 | 2,359 |
| 2020 | 4,586 | 4,890 |
| 2019 | 5,483 | 6,022 |
| 2018 | 8,636 | 9,316 |
| 2017 | 16,652 | 18,700 |
| 2016 | 14,311 | 16,313 |
| 2015 | 7,774 | 9,207 |
| 2014 | 3,625 | |
| 2013 | 1,488 | |
| 2012 | 1,561 | |
| 2011 | 1,843 | |
| 2010 | 1,188 | |
| 2009 | 1,473 | |
| 2008 | 2,245 | |
| 2007 | 2,556 | |
| 2006 | 2,656 |
7,774 X-Trails first used in 2015 were still licensed at the end of 2025, roughly 84% of the 9,207 first registered that year.
X-Trail engines and fuel
1.6 litre engines made up 54% of Nissan X-Trail MOT tests in 2025, followed by 2.0 litre at 20%. Diesel accounts for 60% of licensed X-Trails and hybrid electric for 27%.
Engine size at MOT, 2025
Share of 88,178 initial MOT tests in 2025.
Fuel type, licensed X-Trails
DfT licensing statistics, June 2026.
| Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 13,627 | 12% |
| Diesel | 66,814 | 60% |
| Hybrid electric | 30,025 | 27% |
| Gas | 18 | <0.1% |
Nissan X-Trail recalls
19 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Nissan X-Trail. The 8 most recent are below. Each covers vehicles built in a set period, so a recall does not mean every X-Trail is affected.
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Jul 2026 R/2026/265
X-TRAIL T33 Lithium Ion Battery
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- For affected vehicles the lithium-ion battery controller (LBC) on some X-Trail (T33) vehicles may not properly maintain diagnostic robustness. It has been found that these ICs may misdiagnose abnormalities and as a result the system may enter fail-safe mode during driving which restricts motor output and prohibits charging. Under certain conditions a loss of motive power may occur and the vehicle may stop while driving due to the loss of propulsion.
- Remedy
- Update to the Battery Management Software (BMW)
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Mar 2025 R/2025/052
XTRAIL (T33) Intelligent Speed Assistance
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- For certain vehicles due to incorrect software calibration the Intelligent Speed Assistance may not behave as intended.
- Remedy
- Reconfigure the associated control units to address the issue.
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Mar 2025 R/2025/051
XTRAIL (T33) Adaptive LED Headlight
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the Adaptive LED Headlight (ALH) configuration may be out of specification. In this condition the ALH may not function as intended and alternate between high and low beam mode despite the presence of other vehicles.
- Remedy
- Update the adaptive LED headlights (ALH) control module software configuration with revised parameters.
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Aug 2018 R/2018/100
A non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used during previous recall to replace this component
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- In 2013 Nissan announced a Recall campaign to replace Takata SPI front passenger airbag inflators. A non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used for the replacement. Although there have been no known incidents associated with inflators of this type Nissan has decided to replace all inflators previously repaired with a non-dessicated inflator to a new dessicated version.
- Remedy
- Replace the front passenger airbag inflator with a new dessicated type.
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Dec 2017 R/2017/279
Replace airbag inflators checked but not replaced under previous recall r/2015/093
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The air bag inflators on affected vehicles were previously checked and deemed to be serviceable. As a precautionary measure the manufacturer has decided to replace them with new assemblies.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly.
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Jun 2017 R/2017/039
Airbag may fail
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The airbag manufacturer have informed Nissan of a potential concern with propellant degradation of Front Passenger Airbag fitted with Smokeless Passenger Inflator (SPI). It has been confirmed that this degradation is a function of time temperature and environmental moisture. Deterioration of the Inflator propellant may under certain usage conditions lead to abnormal deployment of the Passenger Airbag. In an extreme situation this condition could create excessive pressure within the inflator during airbag deployment and may result in separation of the airbag housing.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles to replace the front passenger airbag module with a new quality controlled item.
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Aug 2016 R/2016/081
Back doors / hatchback may be unsupported when open
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The paint coating applied to the back door gas stay does not comply with the design requirement for anti-corrosion. Therefore the outer tube of the gas stay may corrode and crack resulting in the loss of the pressurised gas inside the gas stay. In this condition the gas stay would be unable to support the opening of the back door allowing it to drop on the vehicle user.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the back door gas stay.
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Jul 2016 R/2016/157
Rear oxygen sensor may fail
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- If an electrical short occurs in the supply to the rear oxygen sensor the senor will fail but the driver will not see an immediate warning. A MIL warning may display after continued driving depending on driving/vehicle characteristics.
- Remedy
- Reprogram the ECU to display a warning if the rear oxygen sensor fails.
Other Nissan models
The most-tested Nissan models in 2025, against the X-Trail's 69.5% MOT pass rate.
Nissan X-Trail FAQs
How many Nissan X-Trails are there in the UK?
110,484 Nissan X-Trails were licensed in the UK at the end of June 2026, with a further 9,905 declared off the road (SORN), according to DfT vehicle licensing statistics.
Is the Nissan X-Trail reliable?
MOT data does not measure reliability. It records whether a car met the roadworthiness standard on the day of its test. What it does show is a 69.5% first-time pass rate for the Nissan X-Trail across 88,193 tests in 2025, below the 72.3% average for all cars.
Has the Nissan X-Trail had any recalls?
19 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Nissan X-Trail. The most recent was published in July 2026. A recall applies to vehicles built in a set period, so check a specific car on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker.
What should I check before buying a used Nissan X-Trail?
On the car itself, start with the areas it most often fails on: suspension, brakes and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment. Then check the individual car's own records. Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and police stolen markers are not part of the MOT record, so they take a history check.
How do I check a Nissan X-Trail's history?
Enter the registration of the specific car. A Carpeep car history check reports outstanding finance, write-off category, stolen markers, mileage history, previous keepers, MOT and tax status, import and export markers and scrapped status in one £15 report.
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Across the 1,548 vehicles of every make Carpeep has checked since November 2025, 19% had outstanding finance recorded and 13% an insurance write-off. More on the Nissan history check. To confirm a car's identity, see the Nissan VIN check.
- Outstanding finance
- Write-off records
- Stolen markers
- Mileage history
- Previous keepers
MOT figures are aggregated from the DVSA MOT Anonymised data set for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, retests excluded), which also gives the engine sizes. Licensed, SORN, fuel and registration figures are from the Department for Transport vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0120, VEH0124, VEH0160). Recalls are from the DVSA vehicle recalls data, with recalls launched up to October 2026. Government data is used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. MOT results describe roadworthiness at test, not mechanical reliability. History-check findings are anonymous counts from reports bought on Carpeep, each vehicle counted once, and are published only where at least 100 vehicles returned an answer.