2006 Nissan X-Trail 2.2L Diesel · RE06 AEA

The vehicle is presently classified as non‑roadworthy, having failed the most recent MOT on 19 September 2025 at 171,495 miles. The failure list includes a damaged windscreen, inoperative registration plate lamp, front tyre worn to the legal limit, split CV boot, thin rear brake pad, mis‑aimed headlamps, and extensive corrosion of the front cross‑member and sills that has significantly reduced structural rigidity. Recurring corrosion, suspension joint wear and brake wear across multiple years indicate a deteriorating maintenance trend rather than an improving one. At 171,495 miles the X‑Trail averages roughly 8,600 miles per year, a mileage rate typical for a twenty‑year‑old vehicle. The recorded mileage increments between tests are modest – for example, the odometer rose from 155,414 miles in June 2020 to 165,474 miles by August 2024 – suggesting no periods of unusually high mileage accumulation. No large gaps in the MOT record appear; the vehicle has been tested regularly, providing a fairly complete picture of its condition. A prospective buyer should give priority to a thorough visual and tactile inspection of the front chassis, confirming the extent of corrosion on the cross‑member, sills and rear sub‑frame, and checking for any flex or cracks. All suspension components, particularly the front and rear anti‑roll bar ball joints, lower arm ball joints and CV boots, must be examined for excessive play or splitting. Brake discs and pads should be measured for thickness and scored surfaces, while the parking brake efficiency must be verified given the historic 50 % efficiency failure. Finally, verify the integrity of the windscreen, headlamp lenses, registration plate lamps and tyre tread, and confirm that any oil leaks are addressed before considering purchase.