2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · CU15 RYM

A fractured offside front coil spring recorded as a major failure in June 2023 defines the primary mechanical risk worth examining on this Qashqai. Coil springs do not fail without reason, and the fact that this breakage occurred at roughly 79,000 miles on a vehicle driven over largely typical annual mileages suggests the original spring had reached the end of its service life, potentially exacerbated by corrosion on the spring coils or the spring seats. Since that major failure, the vehicle has been tested on three further occasions, with the September 2024 pass recording slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and the most recent September 2025 pass clean of failures but carrying advisories for both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on edge, a nail in the offside rear tyre, and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System light illuminated. The presence of a play-wearing ball joint just over a year after the spring failure suggests the front suspension has been subject to some wear that is worth monitoring, although there is no direct evidence of further deterioration between September 2024 and September 2025. The recorded mileage of 91,462 miles across approximately eleven years produces an average annual accumulation of around 8,315 miles, which is broadly typical for a family crossover of this vintage and indicates regular rather than sporadic use. The MOT history covers tests from 2020 through 2025 with no notable multi-year gaps in testing, which is helpful for verifying that the recorded mileage progression is consistent and that the vehicle has not been off the road for extended periods where latent corrosion or seized components could develop unseen. Given this usage profile, consumable wear on brake pads, tyres, and suspension components is to be expected at the higher end of the service interval spectrum, and the advisories recorded on the vehicle align with that expectation. For a prospective buyer, the most relevant physical checks centre on the front suspension assembly given the documented coil spring fracture and ball joint play. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking noises from the front end over uneven roads or speed humps, as a worn ball joint will often produce an audible thunk under load transitions. Manually check for vertical or horizontal movement at the front wheels with the car raised, as the ball joint play noted in 2024 could conceivably have progressed. Inspect the visible sections of the coil springs for any signs of heavy surface corrosion, paint flaking, or cracks, particularly on the nearside front where the failure occurred, and examine the spring seats in the strut top mount area for rust that could compromise future spring retention. Brake system condition should also be physically verified, as the 2022 test recorded advisories for both front and rear brake pads wearing thin, and three years of further use on a vehicle of this mileage will have depleted those pads further. On the road, feel for any vibration through the brake pedal which could indicate worn or warped discs, particularly given the typical kerb weight of the Qashqai and the additional loading it may have carried as a family vehicle. The 2025 advisories for both front tyres being on the legal edge and on edge wear suggest an alignment or suspension geometry issue that should be checked, as uneven shoulder or inner-edge wear often points to camber problems stemming from worn suspension bushes or slightly bent components. Finally, with the TPMS light recorded as on, verify whether this is due to a known sensor fault, a recent tyre change where the system has not been reset, or low pressure in the spare-area sensor, and confirm that all four road tyres are within the recommended pressures before relying on the warning system.