2014 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Diesel · AV64 TYP

The vehicle's current roadworthiness is currently failing, as evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 2025-09-16 which was passed at 158,326 miles with no recorded defects. This failure persists despite the vehicle's age of approximately 13,194 miles, indicating a significant deterioration in mechanical condition that has not been corrected since the last inspection. The testing sequence demonstrates a clear worsening trend, with the most recent test occurring just 13 days prior to the current date, suggesting that the vehicle has not undergone adequate maintenance to address the identified faults. The mileage accumulation is substantial, averaging roughly 13,194 miles per year, which is consistent with a vehicle that has been in use for over a decade. While the high mileage is not inherently a sign of failure, it creates a risk of accelerated wear on critical components, particularly regarding suspension bushings, brake discs, and tyre wear that may have been neglected during the vehicle's ownership period. The gaps in the MOT record, such as the absence of a test on 2023-10-11, highlight a potential lack of proactive maintenance, where the vehicle may have been driven on a "clean" basis for several years, leaving the mechanical system vulnerable to the wear patterns identified in the failed 2025-09-08 test. Given the recurring faults such as excessive ball joint wear, near-surface tyre wear, and structural issues in the suspension components, a buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to assess the condition of the suspension bushings, brake discs, and wheel bearings. The presence of these specific mechanical risks indicates that the vehicle is not roadworthy and requires immediate professional diagnosis and replacement of worn parts. The vehicle should be inspected for structural integrity of the chassis and exhaust emissions, as well as for corrosion on the engine block and transmission, to determine if the risks are purely mechanical or if there are also safety issues that require urgent attention.