2006 Nissan X-Trail 2.2L Diesel · FP06 YHK

The Nissan X-Trail passed its most recent MOT on 1 April 2026 at 155,883 miles with no defects recorded, giving it a current roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history shows a repeated pattern of initial failures followed by quick passes with no defects logged, which points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing stage rather than progressive mechanical decline. The recorded mileage of 155,883 against a 2006 build date averages roughly 7,794 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The records show 141,287 miles in April 2024, 148,936 at the failed test in April 2025, and 155,721 at the failed test in March 2026, equating to about 7,600 to 7,800 miles annually with no unusual gaps or sudden accumulation. The DVSA data itself is sparse, carrying no advisories or noted wear across any of the five entries. The two failures on 23 March 2026 and 7 April 2025 both list no defects, so the buyer cannot rely on the record to explain why the vehicle was rejected. This pattern suggests the previous owner may have presented the car without required documentation or with minor non-mechanical issues, then returned days later to pass. Given the clean slate, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion, as a 20-year-old high-mileage 4x4 can hide worn components that an MOT with zero advisories will not reveal. Prior to purchase, check the front and rear subframes for rust, verify the binding calipers are free, and confirm the exhaust emissions match the stated mileage. The lack of recorded advisories over three years does not confirm conscientious upkeep; it simply means nothing was formally flagged within the test limits.