2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · CF65 ENM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear pattern of deferred suspension repairs. While it passed the latest test in January 2026 at 69,114 miles, the tester flagged severely deteriorated dust covers on both front lower suspension arm ball joints. This specific issue is recurring, appearing in the January 2025 test at 63,223 miles, indicating that the previous owner neglected to address these components despite them being highlighted over a year prior. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap of nearly 12,000 miles between January 2024 and January 2025, followed by roughly 6,000 miles leading to the most recent 2026 test. This low annual usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it often contributes to the degradation of rubber components, such as boots and tyres, which perish due to age and exposure rather than mechanical friction. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry. The recurring failure of ball joint dust covers and track rod end boots suggests that the rubber seals are failing across the front axle, which leads to grease loss and premature joint failure. The buyer should check for play in the ball joints and inspect the steering linkage. Furthermore, the 2026 advisory regarding front tyres being worn close to the legal limit and on the edge suggests a potential alignment issue or uneven wear that requires immediate attention. The history also reveals a reactive approach to consumables, as evidenced by the January 2024 failure where four tyres required replacement due to insufficient depth or damage. Given the persistent nature of the rubber-related faults, a thorough check of the brake lines and suspension arm bushings is necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion has occurred beyond the visible dust covers. The vehicle appears to be maintained only when an MOT is imminent rather than on a preventative schedule.