2007 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · AP07 BZM

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its latest test in March 2025 at 116,095 miles, this followed a failure on the same day for multiple mechanical and electrical faults. The trend shows that the owner only addresses components once they reach a failure point, evidenced by the recurring presence of suspension play and brake wear. The state of the vehicle is stable in the short term but suggests that mechanical components are being neglected between inspections. At 116,095 miles, the Qashqai averages approximately 6,100 miles per year over nineteen years, which is consistent with low-average annual usage for its age. The data shows steady progression, with roughly 3,300 miles covered between January 2023 and February 2024, and another 3,400 miles in the year leading up to the March 2025 test. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, though the age makes the natural degradation of rubber components and seals inevitable. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the offside front suspension arm ball joint and nearside front track rod end have been flagged for play across multiple test years. The March 2025 failure also highlighted an offside front wheel bearing with excessive play, which requires physical verification that this was actually replaced and not just adjusted over. The persistent oil leak noted in at least 2023 and 2024 warrants a thorough underbody inspection to determine if it is a gasket leak or a more significant engine seal failure. Brake maintenance also requires attention as the record shows thin nearside front pads in 2023 and thin rear pads in 2025. Given the age of the vehicle and the history of exposed tyre cords and perishing rubber, a physical check of all tyre sidewalls for age cracking is essential. The prospective buyer should also check for corrosion on the exhaust and structural sills, as the MOT record does not explicitly detail structural integrity beyond the standard pass/fail criteria.