2009 Nissan Elgrand 2.5L Petrol · FH59 MPO

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of neglected front-end wear components. In the most recent test in January 2026 at 120,726 miles, the tester flagged thin front brake pads and continued wear on both nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes. While the vehicle passed, the recurring nature of the suspension faults across multiple years suggests that the owner is reacting only to MOT failures rather than performing preventative maintenance on the rubber assemblies. At 17 years old, the recorded 120,726 miles represent an average annual usage of approximately 7,100 miles, which is consistent with low-to-moderate domestic patterns. The data shows consistent usage intervals, with roughly 2,700 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 1,836 miles leading into the 2026 inspection. This steady mileage indicates the vehicle is not sitting stationary for long periods, which helps prevent the degradation of the very rubber components noted in the report. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the arm bushes have appeared in every test since at least 2022. The fact that these bushes are worn but not yet excessively mobile indicates they are nearing the end of their functional life and will soon cause steering vagueness or uneven tyre wear. The thin front brake pads noted in January 2026 also require immediate attention and replacement to prevent rotor damage. Given the age of the Elgrand, the inspector should also check for structural corrosion on the subframe and mounting points, as the MOT record does not explicitly detail structural integrity beyond the basic pass.