2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · BJ60 LZB

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 113,147 miles, this followed a failure just six miles prior. The history shows a pattern of addressing critical components only after they reach the point of legal failure. The recurring nature of suspension and drivetrain faults suggests that the owner only repairs components when necessitated by MOT testing rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 113,147 miles over 16 years, the Qashqai averages approximately 7,000 miles per annum, which is consistent with low-average usage for a family vehicle. The mileage data shows consistent intervals, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between September 2023 and August 2024 tests, and another 6,000 miles between August 2024 and August 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, though the age of the rubber components likely contributes to degradation despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must inspect the front-end assembly thoroughly, as the history reveals multiple failures involving ball joints, track rod ends, and CV gaiters. The tester flagged a worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and an anti-roll bar linkage in 2025, following a previous track rod end failure in 2024. The nearside driveshaft CV gaiter was noted as deteriorating in 2025 and had previously split in 2024, indicating a persistent issue with grease loss that could lead to premature drives joint failure. The engine and braking system also require attention. The 2024 failure regarding high hydrocarbon emissions suggests potential engine combustion issues or sensor-related faults that should be monitored for smoke or poor fuel economy. Additionally, although the vehicle passed the latest test, the offside rear brake pads were noted as thin in August 2025, necessitating a physical check of the remaining friction material and the condition of the discs. Given the age of the vehicle, a visual inspection for structural corrosion on the subframe and exhaust system is essential.