Is the Nissan X-Trail ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 94,505 MOT tests, around 57% of Nissan X-Trails still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 28% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 15%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 84% diesel, 16% petrol. Diesel X-Trails are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol X-Trail in the data (2001 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 57%
- Likely charged
- 28%
- Depends on the car
- 15%
- MOT tests analysed
- 94,505
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X-Trail ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many X-Trails of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant56 tested | Likely compliant79 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant2,853 tested | Likely compliant2,093 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant3,909 tested | Likely compliant1,795 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant7,497 tested | Likely compliant1,461 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant14,321 tested | Likely compliant2,755 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant13,150 tested | Likely compliant1,806 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car7,693 tested | Likely compliant583 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car3,870 tested | Likely compliant8 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged1,572 tested | Likely compliant19 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,689 tested | Likely compliant10 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged2,093 tested | Likely compliant10 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged1,395 tested | Likely compliant12 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged2,001 tested | Likely compliant40 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged3,132 tested | Likely compliant152 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged4,025 tested | Likely compliant300 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged4,180 tested | Likely compliant841 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged3,248 tested | Check Euro standard996 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged1,934 tested | Check Euro standard811 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged809 tested | Check Euro standard722 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged139 tested | Check Euro standard345 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged19 tested | Check Euro standard47 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the X-Trail
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (84% of X-Trails tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (16% of X-Trails tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
X-Trails from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (15% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Nissan can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how X-Trails fare at the MOT too: see the Nissan X-Trail MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Nissan X-Trail for London: what the MOT data shows
The Nissan X-Trails in this data were first registered between 2001 and 2021. 2017 was the most common year, with 17,079 tests (18% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
X-Trails from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 80% of the time, at an average of 51,532 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 54% of the time with 117,213 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel X-Trails likely to comply are from 2016. 13,150 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 76% of the time and averaged 63,105 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol X-Trails likely to comply are from 2006. 841 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 51% of the time and averaged 124,134 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the X-Trail's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (7.2% of tests); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (4.3%); lights and electrics: "not working" (4.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.7% of tests.
Overall, 71% of X-Trails passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 75,136 miles on average, close to the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 94,505 first MOT tests of the Nissan X-Trail carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 94,505 MOT tests say about the Nissan X-Trail and London's ULEZ.
Is the Nissan X-Trail ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 57% of X-Trails on the road are likely compliant and 28% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol X-Trail years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol X-Trails first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel X-Trail ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel X-Trails from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific X-Trail is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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