2015 Nissan Navara 2.5L Diesel · R33 MAC

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 1 December 2025, although this followed a failure three days earlier on 28 November 2025 that cited excessively worn front suspension arm ball joints on both sides and an active ABS warning lamp. Both ball joints have now been addressed to pass, but the same advisory regarding nearside rear leaf spring wear in an anchor pin or bush appears against both the pass and the failure, indicating that this item has not been rectified and remains outstanding. Looking back further, the 2023 test also recorded an ABS fault, suggesting this is either a recurring or potentially inadequately resolved electrical or sensor issue rather than an isolated event. The presence of two failure entries within the recorded history, alongside multiple advisories on suspension components and braking, points towards a maintenance trend that is mixed rather than consistently stable, with wear items accumulating across consecutive tests. With 155,617 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, this Navara has been driven at an average of around 14,147 miles annually, which is notably high for a vehicle of its age and well above the typical UK average of 7,000 to 10,000 miles per year. Such sustained high usage accelerates wear on consumables including brake pads, discs, tyres, suspension bushes, and clutch or drivetrain components, particularly given the Navara's role as a working pickup likely to have carried loads or towed. The mileage progression across the recorded tests shows consistent accumulation rather than long periods of standing, which reduces the risks associated with corrosion through lack of use but increases the likelihood of mechanical fatigue in major components such as the turbocharger, injectors, dual-mass flywheel if manual, and gearbox synchros. Given the recurring front suspension arm ball joint advisories from 2020 through to the major failure in 2025, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front suspension during a test drive. Listen for any clunking or knocking over uneven surfaces, particularly when turning or braking, and inspect the underside for perished or split bushings, weeping shock absorbers, and uneven tyre wear which often points to geometry issues or worn components. The nearside rear leaf spring anchor pin or bush wear should be inspected for cracking in the spring eye, movement of the spring within the shackle, and any signs of the rear axle shifting laterally under load, which can also lead to uneven rear tyre wear and affect handling stability when the vehicle is loaded or unladen. The ABS warning lamp faults recorded in both 2023 and 2025 warrant close scrutiny. On a test drive, confirm the lamp extinguishes promptly when the ignition is switched on and that it does not remain illuminated while driving, as an active fault disables anti-lock intervention and may also disable electronic stability control. Common causes on this model include failing wheel speed sensors, corroded sensor wiring at the hubs, or a faulty ABS pump or relay module. It would be prudent to have the system professionally scanned for stored fault codes to determine whether previous repairs have genuinely resolved the issue. Beyond the recorded defects, the high overall mileage justifies thorough inspection of the timing chain or belt service interval compliance, gearbox and transfer box fluid condition, and a compression or leak-down test if diesel smoke or poor running is evident. The tyres should be checked for age-related sidewall cracking regardless of tread depth, and the brake discs examined for lipping and corrosion given the working nature of the vehicle. Confirm full service history with timing belt or chain confirmation, and verify that all recalled ABS and suspension rectification invoices are present.