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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Infiniti Q50. Check any Q50 by registration number below.

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83.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.1%

vs Infiniti Avg

8

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Infiniti Q50 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Infiniti Q50 has an average MOT pass rate of 83.3%, which is 3.1 percentage points below the Infiniti brand average of 86.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Q50 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Infiniti Q50 fails its MOT are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Q50 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Infiniti Q50, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Infiniti Q50 performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 67 vehicles

95.5%Excellent
Infiniti average: 86.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

2018

Based on 703 vehicles

83.1%Good
Infiniti average: 86.4%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

18.4%

Mileage at 5yr

73k mi

2017

Based on 1,087 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Infiniti average: 86.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

16.4%

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

2016

Based on 1,684 vehicles

83.3%Good
Infiniti average: 86.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

15.2%

2015

Based on 1,981 vehicles

80.4%Good
Infiniti average: 86.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

19.3%

Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2014

Based on 1,044 vehicles

78.8%Good
Infiniti average: 86.4%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

19.6%

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

2013

Based on 44 vehicles

75.0%Good
Infiniti average: 86.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

37.9%

Mileage at 10yr

134k mi

0

Based on 2,992 vehicles

83.9%Good
Infiniti average: 86.4%
Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

Top MOT Failures — Infiniti Q50

The most common reasons a Infiniti Q50 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

2.5%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.9%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.8%
4

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.5%
5

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.4%
Infiniti Q50 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Infiniti Models

Compare MOT reliability across Infiniti models.

Infiniti Fx50 S Auto

88.2% pass rate

Infiniti G37

76.5% pass rate

Infiniti Qx70

91.8% pass rate

Infiniti Q70

87.6% pass rate

Infiniti Ex30d Auto

67.9% pass rate

Infiniti Unclassified

87.5% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Infiniti Q50

Infiniti Q50 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Infiniti Q50 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Infiniti Q50?
The average MOT pass rate for the Infiniti Q50 is 83.3% compared to the Infiniti average of 86.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Infiniti Q50?
The most common MOT failures on the Infiniti Q50 are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.5%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.9%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Infiniti Q50 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.3%, the Infiniti Q50 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Infiniti Q50?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Infiniti Q50?
Typical mileage for the Infiniti Q50: 44,645 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Q50 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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