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The 2017 Infiniti Q50 presents a stable but mechanically ageing roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 9 October 2025 at 71,664 miles. The vehicle has passed every recorded test, yet the advisory pattern reveals a gradual accumulation of wear rather than a resolving trend. In the September 2023 test at 58,398 miles, the tester flagged worn front brake pads and scored rear inner brake discs. By the October 2024 test at 66,683 miles, those braking items had presumably been addressed, but both rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints continued to show slight play, a defect first noted as far back as August 2023 on the offside and October 2024 on both sides. The October 2025 test at 71,664 miles confirmed that both rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints still have slight play, indicating a persistent, low-grade suspension wear issue that has now been carried across three consecutive tests without rectification. Front brake pads were again wearing thin, and three of four tyres were worn close to the legal limit or worn on edge, suggesting uneven tyre wear patterns likely linked to the unresolved suspension play. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a nine-year-old vehicle. From 35,498 miles in September 2021 to 48,501 miles in September 2022, the car covered 13,003 miles in twelve months. It then added 9,897 miles by August 2023, 8,285 miles by October 2024, and just 4,981 miles in the twelve months leading to October 2025. The recent drop in annual mileage is notable and could indicate lighter use or a period of reduced driving. No significant gaps appear in the MOT record, with tests conducted annually within a consistent autumn window, which supports a regular if not meticulous maintenance pattern. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking system. The recurring slight play in both rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints across three consecutive MOTs points to worn ball joint housings or deteriorated dust boots allowing contamination. Left unchecked, this can progress to clunking over uneven surfaces and reduced lateral stability. The edge wear observed on multiple tyres in the October 2025 test reinforces the likelihood of misaligned or worn rear suspension geometry. Inspect the rear inner brake discs for scoring and measure pad thickness, as the 2023 advisory on disc condition combined with the 2025 advisory on thin front pads suggests the braking system has seen sustained use without a comprehensive overhaul. Check the subframe and suspension mounting points for corrosion, particularly around the rear lower arm and anti-roll bar attachment areas, as these are common corrosion points on the Q50 platform that can accelerate bush and linkage wear.