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Nissan Elgrand E52 (3rd gen) (2010-2022) reliability

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Nissan Elgrand E52 (3rd gen) built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Nissan Elgrand E52 (3rd gen) models built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

30% of MOT tests on Nissan Elgrand E52 (3rd gen) models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Nissan Elgrand E52 (3rd gen) models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Nissan Elgrand E52 (3rd gen)
poor reliability2010-2022MPVPETROL

Based on 5,971 tests of Elgrand models registered 2010-2022.

About 1 in 8 Elgrand E52 (3rd gen) MOTs (12.1%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2018 (7 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 511 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 9.6% and 15.3%. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 9 Elgrand E52 (3rd gen) MOTs (11.4%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2018 (7 years old).

Based on 511 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 8.9% and 14.4%. Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

E52 (3rd gen) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
18126.0%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
63828.2%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
49926.9%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
45928.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
51129.8%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
52930.4%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
42627.9%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
31125.1%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
30118.3%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
34518.6%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
51117.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
85421.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
40619.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 8 years old.

How the Elgrand E52 (3rd gen) compares

At each age below, see how the Elgrand E52 (3rd gen) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 148,484 tests across 14 Nissan models, built around 2018 (7 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateNissan average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
18126.0%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
63828.2%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
49926.9%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
45928.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
51129.8%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
52930.4%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
42627.9%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
31125.1%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
30118.3%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
34518.6%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
51117.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
85421.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
40619.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Elgrand E52 (3rd gen).

  1. 1

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    Lower fail rate: 11.8%, against 29.8% for the Nissan Elgrand E52 (3rd gen), both built around 2018.

    5,255 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Hyundai ix20

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.5%, against 29.8% for the Nissan Elgrand E52 (3rd gen), both built around 2018.

    3,239 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Mercedes-Benz B-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.1%
    Dangerous
    5.5%

    Lower fail rate: 15.4%, against 29.8% for the Nissan Elgrand E52 (3rd gen), both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,267 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Volkswagen Sharan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.9%
    Dangerous
    5.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.2%

    Lower fail rate: 15.0%, against 29.8% for the Nissan Elgrand E52 (3rd gen), both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,091 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Nissan Elgrand name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

How Elgrand E52 (3rd gen) cars have aged

How Elgrand E52 (3rd gen) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.

0%10%20%30%3579111315Age at MOTBuilt around 2021, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 26.3% (342 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2021, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 29.6% (334 tests, 2025 data)2021Built around 2020, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 25.3% (257 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2020, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 29.9% (274 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2020, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 26.9% (253 tests, 2025 data)2020Built around 2019, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 21.2% (260 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2019, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 26.6% (289 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2019, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 27.3% (282 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2019, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 29.5% (258 tests, 2025 data)2019Built around 2018, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 23.7% (291 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2018, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 25.8% (283 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2018, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 28.5% (309 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2018, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 29.1% (292 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2018, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 27.7% (231 tests, 2025 data)2018Built around 2017, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 29.1% (398 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2017, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 28.1% (374 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2017, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 29.8% (389 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2017, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 29.0% (352 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2017, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 29.4% (313 tests, 2025 data)2017Built around 2016, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 29.4% (350 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2016, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 29.5% (332 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2016, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 29.7% (306 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2016, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 31.2% (314 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2016, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 29.2% (260 tests, 2025 data)2016Built around 2015, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 33.1% (251 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2015, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 33.8% (263 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2015, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 30.6% (235 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2015, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 29.1% (220 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2015, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 27.9% (204 tests, 2025 data)2015Built around 2014, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 28.2% (131 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2014, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 24.8% (113 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2014, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 27.1% (129 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2014, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 21.9% (151 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2014, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 19.0% (163 tests, 2025 data)2014Built around 2013, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 25.3% (75 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2013, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 23.9% (71 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2013, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 17.0% (106 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2013, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 17.9% (156 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2013, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 20.5% (166 tests, 2025 data)2013Built around 2012, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 29.1% (55 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2012, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 15.8% (95 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2012, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 13.1% (199 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2012, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 15.8% (196 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2012, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 17.6% (244 tests, 2025 data)2012Built around 2011, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 22.8% (171 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2011, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 22.2% (248 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2011, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 14.9% (228 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2011, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 18.0% (278 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2011, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 19.1% (277 tests, 2025 data)2011Built around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 21.8% (243 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 18.6% (237 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 16.1% (316 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 17.9% (364 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 19.7% (406 tests, 2025 data)2010
First registered around 2021First registered around 2020First registered around 2019First registered around 2018
E52 (3rd gen) variants compared
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Most common issues on Nissan Elgrands of this age

This list covers every Nissan Elgrand built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the E52 (3rd gen) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    27.0%
    Advisory: 237Fail: 14 (6% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    19.0%
    Advisory: 130Fail: 39 (23% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    15.5%
    Advisory: 85Fail: 18 (17% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    10.6%
    Advisory: 74Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    9.0%
    Advisory: 48Fail: 1 (2% of the times it was found)

Based on 511 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Nissan Elgrand E52 (3rd gen) (2010-2022) fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 511 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 5,971 MOT tests on Nissan Elgrands first registered between 2010-2022. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.