2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · BF63 LHO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in February 2026 at 96,900 miles, this followed a failure just one month prior. The most recent failure required replacing the offside front track rod end and addressing the windscreen washer, yet the severely deteriorated offside front inner drive shaft boot remained. This pattern suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they threaten an MOT certificate, rather than performing routine preventative component replacements. At 96,900 miles over 13 years, the vehicle averages approximately 7,450 miles per year, which is consistent with national averages for its age. However, the data shows a significant spike in usage between February 2025 and February 2026, where the car covered nearly 7,000 miles in a single year. This period of higher use correlates with the repeated failure of suspension and drive train components, indicating that the vehicle is currently being subjected to higher stress levels which are accelerating the wear on rubber bushes and ball-end assemblies. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry thoroughly, as the record shows recurring issues with track rod ends, lower arm ball joints, and CV boots across the last three years. The persistent deterioration of the offside front inner CV boot is a specific concern, as failure to replace this will eventually lead to catastrophic failure of the drive shaft joint itself. The buyer should also check for uneven tyre wear, given the 2024 advisory own regarding edge-wear, which often indicates alignment issues stemming from the previously worn suspension components mentioned above.