2017 Infiniti Q30 1.5L Diesel · RF17 CNZ

Front brake pad wear dominates the MOT narrative – two consecutive advisories in 2023 and 2024 flagged the pads as thin, yet no failure was recorded, indicating the condition has not yet breached the safety limit but is approaching it. The 2025 tyre tread depth failure was remedied promptly, as evidenced by a pass on the same day, leaving the car with a clean record since August 2025 and a recent pass on 10 August 2026 with no defects noted. At 55,542 miles over roughly nine years the average annual accumulation sits around 6,200 miles, a figure that aligns with typical private‑use patterns and suggests moderate wear on consumables. MOT testing has been continuous each year, with no prolonged gaps that might conceal hidden deterioration, reinforcing the impression of steady, ordinary usage rather than high‑stress or prolonged storage periods. Prospective buyers should focus the test drive on the front braking system: apply the brakes firmly at varying speeds and listen for squeal or feel for pedal judder, which can signal pad material nearing the wear limit or uneven wear on the discs. Visually inspect the front tyres for tread depth above the 1.6 mm legal minimum and for consistent wear across the width, as uneven wear may point to alignment or suspension issues. Verify that both low‑beam headlamps illuminate correctly, as the 2025 headlamp failure was a safety‑critical defect. A thorough pre‑purchase inspection should confirm the actual pad thickness and assess whether replacement is imminent, examine the condition of the brake discs for scoring, and check the suspension bushes and steering rack for play or knocking over bumps. Confirm that the engine covers and undertrays noted in earlier advisories are securely fitted and free of corrosion. Budget for new front brake pads and potentially a tyre set if tread depth is marginal, and ensure any remedial work from the 2025 tyre failure was completed to specification.