Infiniti Qx70
From 957 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 tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 18 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 tyre seriously damaged | 18 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 12 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| 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 | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.9% of Qx70 failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 13% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £98.
Infiniti Qx70 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 13 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 13. Now at 88.2% of its peak (442 in 2017 Q1).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 374 | 16 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2025 Q2 | 376 | 18 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2025 Q1 | 371 | 18 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
| 2024 Q4 | 380 | 18 | +0 | -0 | +18 |
| 2024 Q3 | 365 | 15 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
| 2024 Q2 | 374 | 15 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2024 Q1 | 373 | 15 | +1 | -8 | -7 |
| 2023 Q4 | 384 | 11 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qx70 Gt D Auto | Diesel | 140 | 60% |
| Qx70 S Premium D Auto | Diesel | 93 | 40% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 93.3% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2015 | 87.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2014 | 84.6% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Qx70s tested had between 50,658 and 88,877 miles on the clock.
At 65,574 median miles, the Qx70 has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Infiniti models
| Infiniti Q30 | 85.8% |
| Infiniti Q50 | 83.5% |
Common questions
What is the Infiniti Qx70 MOT pass rate?
The Infiniti Qx70 has a 88.8% MOT pass rate based on 957 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Infiniti Qx70?
The most common MOT failure on the Infiniti Qx70 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
How many Infiniti Qx70s are on UK roads?
There are 374 Infiniti Qx70s currently licensed on UK roads, with 16 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Infiniti Qx70 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Infiniti Qx70 is 65,574 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 50,658 and 88,877 miles.
Buying a used Qx70?
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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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.