2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DG65 XRP

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but exhibits a history of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 135,567 miles, this followed a failure just ten days prior. The maintenance trend is concerning as multiple mechanical and safety components are only addressed once they reach a failure threshold. The transition from a fractured offside rear coil spring to a corroded one suggests that the owner only replaces suspension parts when necessitated by an MOT failure. At 11 years old, this 2015 Qashai has covered 135,567 miles, averaging approximately 12,300 miles per year. This consistent high mileage indicates frequent motorway use, which places significant strain on wear-and-tear items. Between February 2024 and February 2026, the vehicle covered over 33,000 miles. This rapid accumulation of mileage correlates with the recurring failures noted in tyres and brake components, suggesting that the vehicle is being used to its mechanical limits between annual inspection intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the record shows a persistent pattern of issues with anti-roll bar linkages, track rod ends, and suspension arm ball joints. The tester flagged play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage in early 2026, mirroring excessive wear found on the nearside front arm the previous year. Furthermore, the front brake discs are noted as pitted and scored, which often indicates long periods of sitting or low-quality components being used under high-stress conditions. Special attention should be paid to the rear wheels and tyres. The history reveals a distorted nearside rear road wheel in 2024 and repeated instances of tyres reaching the legal limit or perishing. Given the reported corrosion on the nearside rear coil spring, the buyer should check for advanced structural rust on the mounting points and exhaust hangers. The missing steering rack gaiter noted in 2024 also warrants a physical check for premature steering rack failure, which is common on high-mileage vehicles of this age.