2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · EY64 ENE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive suspension and steering repairs. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 108,814 miles passed, the front tyres were noted as reaching the legal limit with uneven wear on both edges. This indicates a lapse in basic consumable maintenance or a potential alignment issue that has not been fully addressed despite the mechanical failures recorded in the previous year. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered over 10,000 miles, representing a standard usage period compared to earlier years. The failure in February 2025 at 96,345 miles involving a fractured nearside front coil spring and an excessively worn lower suspension arm ball joint suggests that components were under significant stress or were only replaced once they reached a point of mechanical failure rather than on a preventative schedule. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension due to recurring issues with steering and stability components. The 2024 test flagged play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage, and the 2025 failure highlighted significant wear in the ball joints and springs. You should check all remaining ball joints, bushings, and steering linkages for play or perished rubber. Furthermore, the uneven tyre wear noted in the January 2026 report necessitates a professional wheel alignment check to ensure the vehicle does not prematurely consume any new set of tyres.