Infiniti Ex
From 276 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 23.4% of Ex failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 53.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £149.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 76.2% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Exs tested had between 75,875 and 102,798 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 89,790 median miles, the Ex has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Infiniti models
| Infiniti Q30 | 85.8% |
| Infiniti Q50 | 83.5% |
Common questions
What is the Infiniti Ex MOT pass rate?
The Infiniti Ex has a 75.4% MOT pass rate based on 276 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Infiniti Ex?
The most common MOT failure on the Infiniti Ex is brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Infiniti Ex at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Infiniti Ex is 89,790 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 75,875 and 102,798 miles.
Buying a used Ex?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 75.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £149 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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