NISSAN QASHQAI2015 · 1.6L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having achieved a clean MOT on July 22 2025 at 103,058 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of improvement following a period of significant neglect in mid-2024. While the 2024 failure revealed multiple critical mechanical and wear items, the subsequent pass recorded no defects whatsoever, indicating that the identified suspension and braking issues were addressed by the previous owner. At eleven years old with 103,058 miles, this Qashqai averages 9,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 10,000 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 9,278 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This regular use suggests the vehicle has avoided long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals and rubber components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking systems due to recurring faults. The July 2024 failure highlighted a fractured nearside front coil spring, worn suspension arm bushes, and a perished ball joint dust cover. Although these were cleared, the buyer should inspect these components again for signs of premature wear or torn rubbering. Additionally, the history of pitted front brake discs in both 2023 and 2024 suggests the braking system may be prone to corrosion or is being driven in short intervals. The record also notes a non-excessive oil leak from the sump recorded in 2024. While the tester deemed this acceptable at the time, a thorough visual check of the engine block and sump area is necessary to ensure the leak has not worsened since the last test. The exhaust system's corroded exhaust flanges noted in 2024 should also be checked for structural integrity to ensure that rust has not compromised the entirety of the exhaust system.