2012 NISSAN X-TRAIL2.0L Diesel

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following a pass on 21 January 2026 at 91,726 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test recorded no defects, the failure just one day prior at 91,725 miles for thin brake pads and a faulty windscreen washer indicates that the owner tends to address issues only when they reach the point of legal failure. This pattern of addressing consumables at the MOT threshold is a recurring theme in the vehicle's history. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 30,565 miles in 2015 to the current 91,726 miles in 2026. There are no significant gaps in usage or periods of prolonged inactivity evident in the data. The mileage increases are regular, suggesting the car is used for routine travel rather than being subjected to heavy commercial use or left stationary for long periods. A prospective buyer should focus on the suspension and braking systems during a physical inspection. The 2024 test flagged deterioration in both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers, which suggests the rubber components are aging. Although the vehicle passed in 2026, the history of worn tyres and thin brake pads across multiple years, including the 2018 and 2024 tests, implies that wear items are often run to their limits. The recurring advisories and failures regarding tyre tread and edge wear, specifically noted in 2022, 2024, and 2025, suggest the wheel alignment or suspension geometry should be checked to prevent premature tyre degradation. While no structural corrosion has been flagged in this period, the mechanical history points toward a need for a thorough check of all rubber bushings and the remaining thickness of the brake discs and pads to ensure they have been properly replaced following the recent failures.