2017 Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Diesel · KM17 EWL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative servicing. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 129,270 miles resulted in a failure for an insecure registration plate and a nail in the offside rear tyre, these were rectified immediately. This follows a relatively clean pass in 2025 and 2024, suggesting that the immediate mechanical state has stabilized after a period of significant component wear noted in previous years. The mileage profile indicates heavy usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 14,300 miles per year. There is a notable acceleration in use between February 2023 (80,032 miles) and March 2024 (98,173 miles), where the car covered nearly 18,000 miles in just thirteen months. This high rate of annual-mileage typically places accelerated stress on the drivetrain and suspension assemblies, which is reflected in the recurring failures of these systems throughout the record. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the front suspension assembly, as the record shows a persistent history of wear in suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar. The March 2024 failure flagged excessively worn bushes on both front arms and rear bushes, while the 2023 test identified cracking and splitting in similar components. The inspector should check for play or clunking noises during a test drive to ensure these rubber components have been properly replaced. Additionally, the braking system has shown a trend of thin pads and corroded rear discs across multiple years (2020, 2023, and 2024). Given the high mileage, the current thickness of the discs and the condition of the calipers require close physical verification to ensure they are not binding or nearing replacement.