2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · ED54 AMY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 135,336 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior due to multiple suspension defects. The record shows a persistent failure to address deteriorating suspension components, specifically track rod ends and suspension arm ball joints which have appeared across three consecutive years. This pattern suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The recorded mileage of 135,336 miles over 13 years averages to approximately 10,410 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a Qashqai of this age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 11,000 miles driven between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 15,400 miles covered in the following year. This steady accumulation of high-mileage explains the accelerated wear on the rubber-mounted components and steering hardware noted in the inspection history. A buyer must inspect the front-end geometry closely, as the history highlights recurring issues with ball joints and track rod ends. The 2025 failure specifically identified excessive play in the nearside track rod end and a severely worn nearside suspension arm ball joint, indicating the steering assembly is under significant stress. The inner edge wear on the nearside rear tyre noted in the latest test suggests an ongoing alignment issue or a worn rear bushing that has not been rectified. A physical inspection should also check for excessive corrosion on the subframe and suspension mounting points to ensure that no structural degradation has progressed beyond what was visible to the tester.