2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DP65 TKF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness condition with a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. Following a period of neglect in mid-2023, the car has passed two consecutive MOT tests with no recorded defects or advisories. The most recent test in July 2025 at 78,226 miles confirms that the previous mechanical and lighting issues have been addressed and that the vehicle currently meets the minimum safety requirements. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. Between the June 2024 and 2025 tests, the car covered 5,969 miles, indicating regular and predictable usage. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods of standing, which often leads to component degradation. The accumulation of 78,226 miles is moderate for this model, reducing the immediate risk associated with high-mileage wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system, as these areas showed recurring points of failure. The offside front suspension arm ball joint showed slight play in 2022 and progressed to an total failure by July 2023. While this has been replaced, an inspector should check for any new play in the steering components or wish arm bushings. Similarly, the front brake discs transitioned from minor wear in 2022 to significant inner surface wear in 2023. Verifying the current thickness of the discs and the condition of the pads is essential to ensure the repairs were performed to a high standard.