NISSAN QASHQAI2015 · 1.5L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a concerning trend of deferred front-end suspension maintenance. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 107,083 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to a fractured coil spring. The persistence of nearside front suspension arm ball joint play and worn offside front suspension arm bushes across the last two testing cycles indicates that while immediate safety failures are being addressed, the underlying wear components are reaching the end of their service life. The recorded mileage of 107,083 miles over eleven years represents an average annual usage of approximately 9,735 miles, which aligns with typical consumer patterns for a vehicle of this age. There is a significant gap of over 17,000 miles between August 2023 and September 2024, followed by another 16,916 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. This consistent annual mileage suggests the car is used regularly, which explains the progressive wear on consumable items like tyres and rubber bushes noted in the later advisories. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The recurring reports of ball joints, track rod ends, and bushes suggest the entire front assembly may require comprehensive replacement to prevent further failures. Particular attention should be paid to the front coil spring mounting points for corrosion, given the previous fracture. Additionally, the presence of a loose central rear heat shield and the registration plate lamp noted in 2025 are minor issues that should be verified as secured to ensure the vehicle remains compliant with standards.