2014 Infiniti Q50 2.1L Diesel · RX64 TLK

A consistent run of clean pass results shapes the roadworthiness picture for this 2014 Infiniti Q50, with all eight recorded DVSA tests from 2019 through to the most recent pass on 20 January 2026 returning no failures and only three isolated advisories across the entire history. None of the flagged items were deemed serious enough to prevent a pass at the time, and the absence of any structural corrosion notes, exhaust or emissions failures, brake component advisories, or suspension arm references across eight years of testing points to a vehicle that has not exhibited the chronic wear patterns often seen at this age and mileage. The trajectory is therefore one of stable roadworthiness rather than deterioration, though the advisory count is not zero and the items that were noted should not be dismissed as cosmetic. Recorded mileage of 141,296 miles across roughly twelve years equates to an average of about 11,775 miles per annum, which sits broadly in line with typical annual usage for a car of this vintage. There are no significant gaps between tests, with annual MOT entries from 2019 onwards showing consistent year-on-year attendance, and no sudden jumps in recorded mileage that would indicate irregular use, towing duty, or extended periods off the road. Mechanically, this steady accumulation points to moderate but ongoing wear on the usual high-mileage consumables, with the cumulative effect on suspension bushes, brake discs and pads, tyres, and the drivetrain being more relevant than age-related deterioration such as perishing rubber or corrosion. The single component-specific advisory on the record is an offside front wheel bearing with slight play, flagged on 11 January 2022. Although not revisited in subsequent advisories, a wheel bearing that was noted as having play four years and roughly fifty thousand miles ago may well have progressed, particularly given the mileage the vehicle has covered since. On a test drive, the buyer should listen carefully for a rotational hum or drone from the offside front that rises and falls with speed, a slight rumble that changes when cornering under load, or any wandering or vagueness in the steering that could indicate the bearing has worn further. The vehicle should also be jacked or rocked with the wheel raised to feel for any notchiness or roughness in rotation, and any play should be taken seriously as a likely replacement job in the near term given the accumulated mileage. The earlier advisory pair of nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and on their edges from the January 2021 test is a useful reminder of how the rear axle geometry has been working the rubber, and edge wear in particular can point to either inconsistent camber or simply infrequent rotation. On inspection, all four tyres should be checked for even tread across the full width rather than just centre tread, and the rear pair specifically examined for inner or outer shoulder feathering. Beyond the recorded advisories, the buyer should pay close attention to the suspension on the test drive, listening for any clonks or knocks from the front end over speed humps and rough tarmac, and checking for any fluid weep from the power steering, transmission or oil systems given that the vehicle is now over a decade old and well into high-mileage territory for components such as engine and gearbox seals.