2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo 1.2L Petrol · DN20 WHT

The 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo holds a valid MOT certificate following its April 2026 test at 64,738 miles, yet the maintenance trend is shifting from previously flawless records to emerging wear. The most recent inspection flagged both front inner tyres worn close to the legal limit and exhibiting edge wear. This inner edge wear typically points to misalignment or worn suspension bushes, rather than simple neglect. A minor oil seepage noted on the nearside front in April 2025 at 58,979 miles did not worsen enough to fail the vehicle, but it remains a condition requiring monitoring. Accumulating 64,738 miles over six years equates to roughly 10,790 miles annually, a typical usage pattern for this age of vehicle. The MOT records show steady, consistent mileage accumulation between tests. From May 2023 to May 2024, the vehicle covered 5,011 miles, and from April 2025 to April 2026, it covered 5,759 miles. This consistent activity suggests the vehicle has not been standing idle for long periods, which benefits the drivetrain but explains the gradual wear on consumable components. A prospective buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry and components carefully. The persistent inner edge wear on the front tyres strongly suggests tracking is out of specification, or the front suspension bushes and ball joints are degrading. The tester flagged a nearside front oil leak in 2025; a physical inspection should pinpoint whether this seepage originates from a driveshaft gasket, an oil cooler line, or the crankshaft seal. While the structural integrity appears sound with no corrosion or major mechanical failures on record, replacing the worn front tyres and diagnosing the alignment will be immediate necessities before the next annual test.