2015 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Diesel · FV65 NWO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension and steering components. While it passed the test in December 2025 at 79,482 miles, this followed a failure just one week prior at 79,343 miles. That failure identified a worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and worn subframe pins or bushes. The fact that these issues were addressed to secure a pass suggests the owner is reactive to MOT failures rather than performing preventative maintenance on components reaching the end of their lifespan. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. This low annual mileage often masks mechanical wear but can lead to age-related degradation of rubber components. Over the last two years, the vehicle has covered roughly 10,000 miles, showing steady use rather than rapid accumulation or long periods of inactivity. The gap between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests is standard, indicating the vehicle has remained in regular use despite the recurring mechanical faults noted. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and subframe mounting points. The record shows recurring issues with subframe bushes and ball joints, which can cause steering instability and uneven tyre wear if not properly rectified. The corrosion on the rear coil springs noted in December 2023 at 69,016 miles requires a close visual check to ensure the rust has not progressed to the point of structural failure. Additionally, the repeated mention of worn offside front tyres across multiple years suggests a potential alignment issue that needs to be verified to prevent premature tyre replacement costs.