2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · BK61 FYJ

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 2 June 2026 at 134,218 miles, though the test reveals a deteriorating maintenance trajectory. A clean pass with zero defects in July 2025 has given way to several advisories. The tester noted slight play in both front track rod end ball joints and recorded that the parking brake efficiency only just met the minimum standard, with an explicit note that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. These items sit alongside minor issues such as an inoperative front fog light, a nail in the offside rear tyre, and longstanding windscreen damage. The pattern points to suspension and braking components now showing their age after a period of benign service history. Annual mileage has been broadly typical across the vehicle’s life, averaging just under 9,000 miles per year, but a sharp uptick occurred recently. The 11-month gap between the 2025 and 2026 tests covers over 11,300 miles, nearly double the prior year’s figure of about 5,600 miles. This sudden increase in usage places extra strain on already ageing components and helps explain the fresh emergence of steering and brake wear advisories. A buyer should approach the structural and steering systems with care. Despite no corrosion items being flagged in the 2025 or 2026 tests, the 2024 record lists corroded front and rear subframes, corroded rear suspension arms, and coil spring corrosion on all corners. Such corrosion rarely disappears, so a thorough underbody inspection remains essential even if recent testers chose not to re-advisory it. The worn track rod ends and marginal parking brake call for an immediate assessment of steering precision and a full brake system examination, especially given the earlier 2024 failure for thin front brake pads. The nail-damaged tyre and a historically worn nearside rear tyre suggest rubber condition and alignment should also be checked in person.