NISSAN X-TRAIL2005 · 2.5L PETROL

This Nissan X-Trail presents an exceptionally stable maintenance profile. The most recent test on 16 December 2025 at 136,151 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to December 2022, indicating a vehicle that is currently well-maintained and roadworthy. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for a twenty-one-year-old vehicle. Between 15 December 2022 at 122,726 miles and 16 December 2025 at 136,151 miles, the car covered 13,425 miles over three years. This averages roughly 4,475 miles per year in the recent period, which is lower than the lifetime average of 6,483 miles per year. Such consistent usage suggests the vehicle has avoided long periods of standing, which often leads to seized calipers or perished seals. The MOT history is unusually clean for a vehicle of this age, showing no recorded advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc wear across five tests. While the failure on 15 December 2023 was resolved on the same day, the lack of detailed defect data for that specific event is atypical. The absence of any mentioned corrosion is positive, but buyers should still manually inspect the chassis and sills for structural rust, as these areas are prone to degradation on older X-Trails regardless of a clean test sheet. A physical inspection should focus on the drivetrain and consumables that are not always flagged until they reach a critical failure point. Check for oil leaks around the engine seals and inspect the condition of the tyre treads and wiper blades. Given the lack of recorded faults, the primary concern is verifying that the absence of advisories reflects genuine maintenance rather than a lenient testing regime.