2015 Infiniti Q50 2.1L Diesel · RF15 KWH

A clean sheet across the DVSA record is the defining feature of this 2015 Infiniti Q50, with the most recent test on 17 February 2026 returning a pass and no advisories logged, and the four preceding annual tests also passing without a single defect entry. The only irregularity in the file is the duplicate 20 February 2025 entry, which appears to be a retest after an initial failure that was not accompanied by recorded defect categories — an unusual administrative entry, but one that the subsequent clean pass on the same date resolves in practical terms. Over a continuous five-year testing window with no advisories for tyres, brakes, suspension, corrosion, or emissions, the vehicle presents a consistent pass pattern rather than a deteriorating trend, which is the strongest mechanical signal available from the MOT history alone. With 130,504 miles on an eleven-year-old car, the Q50 is running at roughly 11,864 miles annually, sitting comfortably in the middle of what is considered typical for its age. There are no gaps in the testing history that would suggest a prolonged period off the road, and the steady year-on-year testing cadence implies the vehicle has remained in active use throughout. Mechanically, this kind of steady, moderate accumulation is kinder to the drivetrain than stop-start urban mileage, but does mean that higher-mileage consumables — brake pads and discs, tyres, and suspension bushes — will have been worked through multiple replacement cycles. Routine inspection of these wear items is therefore appropriate, though the absence of any flagged defects on the record indicates they have been kept in serviceable condition to date. For a prospective buyer, the lack of recorded advisories means there is no specific corrosion pattern, brake pipe concern, or suspension arm flagged in the DVSA file to investigate, but the cumulative mileage still warrants direct scrutiny of the usual Q50 wear points. On a test drive, listen for clonks or creaks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar links, both of which are known to wear on Q50s of this mileage band. Feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under braking, which would suggest disc warping rather than pad wear, and check for pulling to one side that could indicate a binding caliper or uneven pad transfer. The steering should feel precise without looseness around the centre point, as any slack there can point to worn tie rod ends or a fatigued steering rack mount. Underneath the car, inspect the brake pipes and flexi-hoses for surface corrosion, particularly along the inner wings and undercarriage, and look for any oil residue around the front crankshaft seal and the rear differential housing, both of which can seep on higher-mileage Q50s. The exhaust system should be checked for blueing at joints and rusty mounting rubbers, while a visual inspection of the underside should confirm structural integrity at the subframe mounting points and rear suspension links. The tyres should be examined for consistent wear across the tread, as inner-edge wear points to alignment issues that may not have triggered an MOT advisory but would still affect roadholding. A clean MOT history of this nature is reassuring but does not eliminate the need for a pre-purchase inspection by a technician familiar with the Q50 platform, given the mileage the car has now accumulated.