Nissan X Trail (2007)
2007 Nissan X Trail
CarHunch analysed 6,914 real MOT records for the 2007 Nissan X Trail. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Nissan X-Trail passes its MOT first time in just 74.2% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 50.1% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—this is a serious red flag for any buyer. Diesel models (which make up 93% of the cohort) perform marginally worse at 74.0% pass rate compared to petrol at 77.0%, though the difference is small.
At around 87,500 miles median, these are relatively low-mileage examples for a 17-year-old car, yet they're still averaging 4.9 failures and 31.7 advisories per test, suggesting poor maintenance or underlying structural issues. Before committing to a 2007 X-Trail, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, steering, and braking components—the high dangerous-defect rate means problems aren't minor cosmetics.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2007 Nissan X Trail
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 50.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (93%) | 6,407 | 74% | 4.97 |
| Petrol (7%) | 501 | 77% | 4.12 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 74.5% | 4.5 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 83.3% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Nissan X Trail vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Nissan X Trail vehicles fall between 71,554 and 104,209 miles.
2007 Nissan X Trail — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 2,798 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Nissan X Trail
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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59.2%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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48.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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48.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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48.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.3%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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41.9%
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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