2014 Infiniti Q50 2.1L Diesel · RV64 HBG

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 14 January 2026 at 70,716 miles, with two advisories: slight play in both rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and front tyres worn close to the legal limit with edge wear. These are not failures but indicate components nearing end-of-life, suggesting the car has been driven with minimal maintenance attention in recent months. The absence of defects in the prior three tests shows a stable mechanical condition up until now, with no escalation in fault severity. The recorded mileage of 70,716 over 12 years equates to an average of 5,893 miles annually, which is low for its age and consistent with light or infrequent use. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests was just 34 miles, indicating the car may have stood unused for extended periods. The subsequent annual increases—5,407 miles from 2023 to 2024, 3,172 miles from 2024 to 2025, and 6,784 miles from 2025 to 2026—show a gradual rise in usage, but nothing to suggest abuse or excessive wear. The clean record through 2025 implies the vehicle was well-kept until recently. A buyer must inspect the front tyres immediately; their condition suggests they are near or past safe replacement thresholds and may require urgent fitting. The rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, flagged with slight play on both sides, should be checked for corrosion, bush deterioration, or loose fasteners—these are common failure points on older Infinitis and can affect handling if left unaddressed. Given the low annual mileage, suspension components like coil springs, shock absorbers, and control arm bushes may have aged beyond their service life due to time rather than use, so a thorough underbody inspection for rust, especially around wheel arches and subframe mounts, is essential. The brake system, though not flagged, should be verified for disc thickness and caliper operation, as infrequent use can lead to corrosion or binding.