2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · YEZ 2021

The vehicle presents a history of significant mechanical failures related to the suspension and steering systems. While the most recent test on October 14 2023 passed with no recorded defects, preceding records reveal critical issues with structural integrity and safety components. In June 2023, the car failed with a dangerous defect regarding a nearside front suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached, alongside major failures for corroded and seriously weakened rear suspension arms. These findings indicate a period of severe structural degradation in the undercarriage that required immediate intervention to achieve the current passing status. At 17 years old, the vehicle has covered 120,555 miles, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year. This usage level is relatively consistent with a vehicle of this age, yet the record shows a pattern of recurring wear on steering components. In October 2022, the tester identified excessive play in the nearside track rod end ball joint and noted play in the offside equivalent. This follows advisories from September 2021 which flagged slight play in both front anti-roll bar linkages and front suspension arm ball joints, suggesting that the suspension components have reached a consistent stage of wear over time. The maintenance trend shows a transition from multiple critical failures to a clean pass, but specific areas require close physical inspection. The October 2022 advisory for a smooth brake pedal suggests the master cylinder or were nearing the end of their effective life at that time. Additionally, the failure of the supplementary restraint system warning lamp in late 2022 indicates an electrical or airbag fault that was later addressed. Given the previous major structural corrosion on the rear suspension arms in 2023, a buyer should verify that the replacement parts were fitted and inspect the chassis to ensure new corrosion has not returned to the mounting points.