2019 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DP69 EXR

A recurring pattern of front suspension wear and brake-related defects dominates the MOT history of this seven-year-old Qashqai, shaping the overall mechanical picture more than any other factor. The offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush has been flagged as worn at every inspection since November 2023, progressing from advisory to a component mentioned alongside a failed test in June 2025, when the same corner also produced a major failure for a leaking shock absorber. The braking system raised a dangerous defect in 2024 for an incorrectly mounted offside rear brake pad, and both rear brake discs were noted as pitted and scored at the most recent test in August 2026. Combined with the front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges in that same test, the record points to chronic wear at the front axle and developing deterioration at the rear, rather than a clean or improving trend. Against a typical annual mileage of roughly 9,600 miles, the recorded 67,593 miles over seven years is broadly in line with expected use, with no extended off-road gaps in the testing history. The tests are well-spaced and follow standard annual intervals, suggesting consistent rather than sporadic use. That usage pattern, while unremarkable on paper, has evidently been sufficient to produce wear in the front suspension bushes and front tyres across multiple test cycles, which is consistent with the demands placed on a family crossover driven regularly over mixed road surfaces. There are no signs of long-term standing, so corrosion-specific risks linked to inactivity are not strongly indicated by the record. For a prospective buyer, the offside front suspension assembly is the priority area for physical inspection, given that the same lower arm front bush and the offside front shock absorber have both been recorded with issues in consecutive years. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front offside wheel over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and potholes, and feel for any vagueness or shimmy through the steering wheel that could indicate a worn bush deteriorating toward excessive movement. The shock absorber fluid leak noted in 2025 is worth verifying through visual inspection of the offside front unit, looking for fresh oil residue or staining on the body of the damper, and checking for uneven damping by pressing firmly on each front corner with the vehicle stationary and releasing it to observe a single, controlled rebound rather than a bouncy or oscillating return. The braking system also warrants close attention, particularly at the rear, given the dangerous pad mounting defect in 2024 and the pitted rear discs currently under advisory. On a road test, expect to feel any judder or vibration through the brake pedal or steering under moderate to firm deceleration, which would indicate the rear disc surfaces have worn beyond a serviceable state. The front tyres wearing on both edges simultaneously at the most recent test is suggestive of either misalignment or worn suspension geometry, so it is sensible to check the offside front wheel for uneven shoulder wear and to verify that the suspension bushes have not loosened further since the advisory was recorded. With these targeted checks carried out, a buyer can make a measured judgement on whether the wear pattern represents steady progression or a more urgent mechanical concern.