2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · BJ12 WHH

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred suspension and steering repairs. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 98,874 miles passed, the tester identified a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot and slight play in the nearside front track rod end. These issues suggest that while the car remains legal, the owner tends to address components once they approach the point of failure rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 98,874 miles, the Qashqai has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage data shows consistent use, with roughly 11,400 miles covered between November 2024 and October 2025. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle is not sitting stationary for long periods, which helps prevent internal corrosion and seals from seizing, but it also explains the gradual wear seen on rubber bushes and ball joints as noted throughout the MOT history. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry and steering assembly. The record repeatedly flags play in the steering rack inner joints across 2023 and 2024, alongside recurring issues with nearside lower suspension arm ball joints and bushes. The history of misting shock absorbers noted in 2023 also suggests the front damping should be checked for signs of imminent seal failure. Furthermore, the heavy inner-edge tyre wear reported in late 2024 indicates a likely alignment issue or worn suspension components that should be verified before purchase to prevent premature cost of any new tyres.