2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · DS65 WCZ

The October 2025 MOT at 134,857 miles returned a pass with four advisories, indicating the vehicle remains roadworthy but with accumulating wear items that warrant close attention. The maintenance trend shows deterioration in specific mechanical areas rather than improvement, with suspension and wheel integrity now joining a history of brake-related issues. The October 2025 test flagged slightly distorted nearside and offside front road wheels, a worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush, and an insecure rear exhaust heat shield alongside a windscreen chip. These findings suggest consumable and structural components are reaching replacement thresholds after sustained high-mileage use. Annual mileage has remained consistently high throughout the recorded history, with approximately 15,520 miles accumulated between November 2024 and October 2025, and 16,794 miles between October 2023 and November 2024. The vehicle has averaged well above the typical 10,000-12,000 miles per year, with the odometer reading 87,065 miles at the November 2022 test and climbing to the current 134,857 miles in under three years. This rapid accumulation pattern indicates sustained motorway or heavy-use driving, which accelerates wear on braking systems, suspension geometry, and drivetrain components. No prolonged stationary periods are evident; the consistent annual testing and mileage progression confirm continuous, intensive operation. Brake system integrity demands particular scrutiny given the October 2023 failure for excessively fluctuating front service brakes on both sides, coupled with worn, pitted front brake discs. The November 2022 test had already identified worn front inner brake discs on both sides, establishing a clear pattern of accelerated brake wear across two consecutive test cycles. The 2023 failure indicates the front braking system was not merely worn but operating outside acceptable parameters, requiring remedial work before the subsequent pass. A prospective buyer should verify the quality and completeness of post-failure repairs, including whether calipers, pads, and hydraulic components were addressed or merely the discs. Suspension and wheel condition now represent the primary emerging concern. The distorted front road wheels identified in October 2025 may indicate impact damage, corrosion, or prolonged driving on degraded road surfaces at high mileage, and these wheels should be inspected for runout and structural integrity. The worn nearside front suspension arm bush, while not yet resulting in excessive movement, points to deteriorating suspension geometry that will progress with continued use. The insecure exhaust heat shield, though minor, suggests attention to underbody fastenings has lapsed. Any physical inspection should prioritize front suspension component condition, wheel structural integrity, brake system performance including caliper operation, and a thorough assessment of underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and exposure to approximately 135,000 miles of road debris and weathering.