2017 Infiniti Q50 2.1L Diesel · YA17 SEO

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 15 May 2026 at 60,521 miles, though the maintenance trajectory shows clear deterioration rather than steady upkeep. The most recent examination passed only after the owner replaced the illegal rear tyres that triggered a failure four days earlier. Advisories now cluster heavily around braking components and suspension wear. The tester flagged front brake discs that are worn but not excessively, alongside rear inner discs that are pitted and scored. Parking brake reserve travel remains critically low. This pattern indicates deferred maintenance. The owner addressed only the immediate legal failures while allowing progressive mechanical wear to accumulate unchecked. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical usage for a nine-year-old executive saloon, averaging roughly 6,700 miles annually. The vehicle covered 7,876 miles between the May 2024 test at 44,558 miles and the May 2025 examination at 52,434 miles. It then added 8,087 miles before the May 2026 assessment at 60,521 miles. No unusual gaps or sudden spikes appear in the odometer readings. The consistent annual distance suggests regular road use rather than prolonged storage. Lower annual mileage often masks component degradation caused by infrequent long-distance runs, yet the recorded wear on the braking system and suspension bushes points to standard urban and motorway cycling rather than neglectful storage. A prospective buyer must scrutinise the front sub-frame corrosion noted in both the 2025 and 2026 examinations. The tester recorded structural corrosion that has not yet weakened the assembly, but moisture ingress will accelerate decay without targeted treatment. Inspect the rear lower shock absorber bushes and anti-roll bar linkage ball joints for excessive play. Slight movement recorded in May 2026 often progresses to clunking over uneven surfaces within twelve months. Verify the parking brake mechanism. The lever consistently shows minimal reserve travel, which points to stretched cables or seized caliper sliders that will eventually compromise holding force. Check the front tyres closely. The 2026 report highlights perished rubber, internal edge wear, and embedded nails. Uneven wear patterns suggest misaligned steering geometry or worn steering rack components. The windscreen damage requires immediate assessment to rule out stress fractures spreading across the driver sightline.