MOT reliability
Nissan 2.5td
6 vehicles · 84 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Nissan 2.5td vehicles and 84 completed MOT tests, the Nissan 2.5td has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 141,746 miles.
6
Vehicles
84
MOT tests
12,219
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan 2.5td problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan 2.5td MOT tests:
-
Other98%
-
Body & structure8%
-
Brakes4%
-
Steering3%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
-
Seatbelts & equipment1%
-
Emissions & nuisance1%
Nissan 2.5td pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 7 | 57% |
| 7 | 7 | 71% |
| 8 | 8 | 62% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 6 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6)
Most common Nissan 2.5td MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan 2.5td MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (3 times)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
Nissan 2.5td pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 42 | 67% | 130,090 |
| 2001 | 2 | 18 | 78% | 153,393 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 101,501 |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 182,011 |
Nissan 2.5td reliability FAQ
Across 6 Nissan 2.5td vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan 2.5td MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).
The typical Nissan 2.5td in our data has covered around
141,746 miles.
Compare the Nissan 2.5td
See how the Nissan 2.5td stacks up against other Nissan models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Nissan 2.5td
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Nissan models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks