2016 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Diesel · DP11 COT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in July 2025 at 124,545 miles resulted in a failure due to excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joints. While the vehicle passed upon immediate retest, the tester still flagged slight play in the nearside front ball joint and thinning rear brake pads. This pattern suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical components once they reach a point of failure or legal threshold. At 124,545 miles, this ten-year-old X-Trail has covered an average of 12,454 miles per year. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with a jump of 14,139 miles recorded between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 13,186 miles between 2024 and 2025. This high annual usage places significant stress on the drivetrain and heavy suspension components, which is reflected in the recurring issues noted with tyres and brake wear seen throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the ball joints have already shown signs of premature failure. The recurring history of tyres worn on the edges, dating back to 2022 and again in 2025, indicates potential alignment issues or worn shock absorbers that remain unaddressed. Furthermore, the thinning rear brake pads noted in both 2024 and 2025 necessitate a full inspection of the brake discs and calipers to ensure no binding or excessive corrosion has occurred.