2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · CF02 ALY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a clear trend of worsening mechanical condition regarding suspension and braking components. While it passed the April 2026 test at 123,980 miles, the failure just one day prior reveals a significant lapse in preventative maintenance. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple mechanical failures in 2026 suggests that components are now only being replaced when necessitated by test failures rather than on a scheduled regime. At 123,980 miles over ten years, this Qashqai has covered a high average of approximately 12,400 miles per year. The data shows a significant surge in usage between February 2025 and April 2026, where the vehicle covered 15,714 miles in just fourteen months. This rapid accumulation of mileage places heavy strain on wear-related items, which is consistent with the recurring reports of thinning brake pads and deteriorating suspension arm bushes and joints noted across the 2024 and 2026 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The April 2026 failure flagged an excessively worn lower suspension arm ball joint and damaged track rod end dust covers, which, while downgraded to advisories, indicate that rubber components and seals are failing. Furthermore, the oil misting on the nearside shock absorber and the worn bush on the offside unit suggest the beginning of a damping failure. The braking system also shows a pattern of neglect, with rear pads noted as reaching the legal minimum in both 2024 and 2025, followed by front pads failing at the 1.5mm threshold in 2026. The buyer should verify that the brake discs have not been scored or thinned by running on worn pads. Given the high mileage and the frequency of these faults, a professional inspection of the entire steering rack and subframe is essential before purchase.