NISSAN QASHQAI2015 · 1.5L DIESEL

The vehicle shows an improving maintenance trend following a period of recurring suspension issues. The most recent test on 13 May 2026 at 74,711 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a failure on the same day at 74,709 miles, where the tester flagged excessive wear on both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, play in the offside front track rod end, and a structural tear in the offside front tyre. The successful retest indicates these specific steering and suspension components, along with the tyre, have been replaced. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. The records show steady progress from 68,407 miles in May 2024 to 71,862 miles in May 2025, and finally 74,711 miles in May 2026. This pattern suggests regular, predictable use rather than long periods of inactivity or heavy commercial application. A buyer should focus physical inspection on the front suspension assembly due to the high frequency of failures in this area. The 16 May 2025 failure at 71,857 miles highlighted a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber, a fractured nearside front coil spring, and worn suspension arm ball joints. While the 2026 retest cleared the anti-roll bar links and track rod ends, the recurring nature of ball joint and dust cover deterioration suggests the front end has undergone significant wear. Beyond the suspension, ensure the windscreen wiper performance is adequate, as this was flagged as ineffective in May 2025. Given the history of component failure, checking the condition of all rubber dust covers and the integrity of the shock absorbers during a physical inspection would be prudent to ensure the recent repairs have addressed the underlying wear patterns.