2015 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Diesel · AY65 MYG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in August 2025 with 71,481 miles. The maintenance trend appears reactive rather than proactive. A failure three days prior to that pass at 71,456 miles saw the vehicle flagged for an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and a worn offside front suspension arm bush, alongside an inoperative rear fog lamp. These faults were addressed immediately, as evidenced by the clean sheet in the subsequent test. The mileage profile is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression of usage from 21,333 miles in late 2018 to 71,481 miles in 2025. There is a notable gap between October 2022 and October 2023, but the mileage remained within expected intervals. The low annual mileage suggests light use, which can sometimes lead to the drying or degradation of rubber components and seals despite low mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the 2025 failure indicates that wear in ball joints and bushes is a known issue for this example. The history also reveals a pattern of deferred brake maintenance, with front pads flagged as thin in 2021 and rear pads failing for being below the legal 1.5mm limit in October 2022. This suggests the previous owner often waited until components reached a point of failure rather than performing scheduled replacements. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check for corrosion on the subframe and exhaust system is necessary to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the low mileage.