2013 NISSAN QASHQAI1.6L Diesel

The 2013 Nissan Qashqai presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent test on 2 April 2026 at 155,890 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend appears stable across the visible history, showing consecutive annual passes aside from an anomalous failure immediately corrected. The vehicle exhibits no escalating mechanical concerns in the official record. Mileage accumulation tracks typical use for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. From the 29 March 2023 test at 115,502 miles to the 2 April 2025 test at 143,419 miles, the car covered roughly 27,917 miles over two years, equating to near 14,000 miles per annum. The interval to April 2024 shows 12,203 miles added, then a further 15,714 miles to April 2025, then 12,471 to April 2026. No abrupt surges or dormant periods appear. The sole irregularity is the 3 April 2024 failure at 127,695 miles with no defects logged, reversed by a pass on 4 April 2024 at 127,705 miles, suggesting either a clerical rejection or swift remedial action undocumented in advisories. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of core wear components despite the clean MOT ledger. At 155,890 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers will have endured substantial cyclic loading. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural advisories is reassuring, yet DVSA tests sample only visible condition on the day. We recommend scrutinising subframe integrity, exhaust emissions under load, and tyre tread depth across all corners, as consumables at this mileage are due regardless of test outcomes. Previous ownership appears to have maintained statutory testing discipline, with no missed years and prompt resolution of the 2024 anomaly. This pattern implies basic upkeep was not neglected, though the high mileage dictates that drivetrain components such as clutch, timing chain, and dampers warrant specialist evaluation before purchase.