2006 Nissan Unknown 2.0L Petrol · BTH 4N

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in August 2025 at 113,568 miles, but the advisory list reveals significant and growing maintenance needs. The most pressing safety concerns centre on the steering and suspension systems, where play in the steering rack inner joints has been noted on two consecutive tests, alongside worsening condition in the nearside front track rod end and rear axle swivel bushes. These components directly affect handling stability and emergency manoeuvring, and their progressive deterioration suggests the system is wearing beyond acceptable tolerances. Brake performance also requires immediate attention. The front brake discs are now pitted and scored, while both front and rear pads are reported as wearing thin. Combined with the offside rear shock absorber showing early signs of fluid leakage, the chassis is losing its ability to maintain consistent road contact and stopping power. Tyre condition further compounds these risks, with all four units consistently marked as worn on the edges, approaching the legal minimum, and one exhibiting visible cracking. This pattern typically points to chronic wheel alignment faults or extended periods of inactivity causing uneven load distribution. The overall condition trend is clearly worsening. What began as isolated bush wear and minor tyre edge wear in September 2024 has escalated into multiple steering joint failures, degraded braking surfaces, and deteriorating suspension damping within eleven months.