2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · CP59 LTE

The 2022‑11‑05 MOT at 154,698 miles confirmed the vehicle remains road‑worthy, with the tester flagging only minor consumable wear: brake discs scored but not weakened, an off‑side rear tyre showing cracking, a near‑side front CV‑joint boot in poor condition, an inoperative registration‑plate lamp and a slightly discoloured side repeater. The trend from the earlier record shows a shift from repeated suspension and tyre failures in 2016‑2018 to a more stable pattern of only minor defects in the last two years, suggesting that recent maintenance has addressed the more serious issues that previously caused failures. The mileage progression is typical for a 17‑year‑old vehicle. From 30,359 miles in 2012 to 154,698 miles in 2026, the car averages roughly 9,100 miles per year. The most rapid increase occurred between 2018‑07‑27 (76,279 miles) and 2019‑07‑31 (81,489 miles), a 5,210‑mile jump over 12 months, which is within normal operating ranges. No long gaps without MOTs appear, and the regular annual checks indicate that the previous owners kept the vehicle on the road and compliant with statutory requirements. A prospective buyer should focus on the components that have appeared repeatedly in the MOT history. Inspect the front and rear suspension arms and ball joints for wear or play, paying particular attention to the anti‑roll bar joints that were excessively worn in 2018. Verify the condition of the CV‑joint boots and replace any that are deteriorated to prevent future failures. Check the brake discs and pads for scoring or thinning, and confirm that the rear heat shield is secure, as it was insecure in 2017. Examine the tyre tread depths and sidewalls for cracking or perishing, especially on the off‑side rear tyre that has a history of cracking. Finally, ensure all lighting, including the registration‑plate lamp and side repeater, is functional and that the vehicle’s structural integrity shows no significant rust or corrosion beyond the slight underside corrosion noted in 2020.