Nissan X Trail (2017)
2017 Nissan X Trail
CarHunch analysed 17,573 real MOT records for the 2017 Nissan X Trail. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Nissan X-Trail passes its MOT first time at 86.7%, which is a solid 6.7 points above the UK average of 80%, suggesting generally robust reliability. However, 35.6% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and worth factoring into your decision—check service history carefully and budget for potential safety-related repairs.
At an average of 50,007 miles for a seven-year-old car, these X-Trails are running relatively low mileage, which supports the stronger-than-average pass rate. The average of 1.11 failures and 9.1 advisories per test indicates minor wear items are common, so budget for brake pads and suspension checks, but expect to address at least one structural or safety issue over ownership.
What to check before buying a 2017 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.
- ⚠️ 35.6% 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 (84%) | 14,817 | 86.9% | 1.09 |
| Petrol (16%) | 2,750 | 85.9% | 1.2 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 6 | 95.8% | 0.17 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 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 2017 Nissan X Trail vehicles fall between 38,573 and 61,873 miles.
2017 Nissan X Trail — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 16,321 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 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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50.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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48.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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48.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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46.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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26.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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20%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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17.6%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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