Infiniti Fx
From 914 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 33 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.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 33 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 18 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 17 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.4% of failures are serious: 27.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 14.6% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £89.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 85.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2012 | 86% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2011 | 87.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fxs tested had between 75,278 and 108,840 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 95,126 median miles, the Fx has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Infiniti models
| Infiniti Q30 | 85.8% |
| Infiniti Q50 | 83.5% |
Common questions
What is the Infiniti Fx MOT pass rate?
The Infiniti Fx has a 85.4% MOT pass rate based on 914 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Infiniti Fx?
The most common MOT failure on the Infiniti Fx is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Infiniti Fx at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Infiniti Fx is 95,126 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 75,278 and 108,840 miles.
Buying a used Fx?
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.
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