2017 Infiniti Q30 1.5L Diesel · MK67 FPT

The 2017 Infiniti Q30 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 1 June 2026 at 91,912 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the vehicle's condition just over two years earlier, when it failed its November 2023 test on multiple fronts including sub-1.6mm tyre tread on both front wheels, worn rear brake discs and pads, and deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers. The subsequent November 2023 retest at 67,848 miles still carried advisories for worn rear brake discs and low pads, along with damaged registration plates and reduced headlamp intensity. By the November 2024 test at 79,884 miles, the tester noted a repaired but taped-offside rear lamp, a non-functioning nearside daytime running light, and continued wear on both rear brake discs and pads. The jump to a completely defect-free result in June 2025 and again in June 2026 suggests the last owner addressed the accumulated faults and has maintained the car to a consistent standard since. The mileage accumulation of roughly 10,200 miles per year is entirely typical for a vehicle of this age and does not raise concerns about excessive use or suspiciously low recorded distance. The progression from 67,848 miles in November 2023 to 85,207 miles by June 2025 represents approximately 17,359 miles over 19 months, indicating regular daily use. There are no unusual gaps in the MOT record that would suggest the vehicle sat unused for extended periods, and the annual test pattern has been consistent since at least 2023. A buyer inspecting this Q30 in person should pay close attention to the front suspension components, particularly the anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers, which were flagged as severely deteriorated in both November 2023 tests. Even though the subsequent MOTs cleared these items, the underlying joints themselves may have experienced accelerated wear once the protective covers failed, so any clunking from the front end over rough surfaces warrants investigation. The rear braking system also demands scrutiny. The November 2024 test at 79,884 miles still recorded slightly worn and lipped rear brake discs with pads wearing low, and while the June 2025 and June 2026 tests passed cleanly, the relatively high mileage since those replacements means checking disc thickness and pad life is prudent. The taped-offside rear lamp from the 2024 test and the non-functioning nearside daytime running light suggest electrical or bodywork repairs of varying quality, so all exterior lighting should be cycled through during any inspection. Finally, given the history of tyre wear issues including edge wear and tread depth failures, checking for uneven wear patterns will reveal whether the tracking and geometry remain within specification.