2018 Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Diesel · PY67 FWU

The vehicle failed the most recent MOT on 2025‑12‑04 at 68,821 miles, recording worn front lower suspension arm pins/bushes, deteriorated ball‑joint dust covers, damaged track‑rod end dust covers, slight play in the near‑side track‑rod end and front tyres worn to the legal limit with strong advisories. The preceding tests in late 2023 and early 2024 were clean, but the 2023‑01‑09 failure showed rear brake pad and disc corrosion plus a front tyre cut, indicating that the condition has deteriorated rather than stabilised. Consequently the maintenance trend is worsening, with recurring suspension and tyre issues accumulating after a period of relative cleanliness. Mileage has been logged annually, rising from 23,394 miles in January 2021 to 68,821 miles in December 2025 – an average increase of roughly 8,600 miles per year, which is typical for an eight‑year‑old Nissan X‑Trail. The gap between the 2024‑12‑20 test (60,144 miles) and the latest 2025‑12‑04 test is about seven months, keeping the record recent and continuous without extended gaps. A buyer should inspect the front suspension lower arm pins and bushes for excessive wear, examine ball‑joint dust covers for deterioration, check track‑rod end joints for play and dust‑cover integrity, and verify anti‑roll bar bushes for looseness. Brake pads must be measured for thickness (ideally above 3 mm) and discs inspected for corrosion or scoring, while the rear brake discs should be checked for pitting. Tyre condition is critical: verify tread depth meets the 2 mm legal minimum, look for uneven wear patterns, cuts, and damage at both front tyres, and assess overall pressure and valve condition. Finally, a visual scan for rust or corrosion on chassis components and underbody panels will reveal any structural neglect that the MOT advisories may have missed.