2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · FE63 XPZ

The Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and recently resolved maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 5 May 2026 at 102,134 miles, where it passed with zero defects. That clean sheet is significant because it follows a failure just twelve days earlier on 24 April 2026 at 102,130 miles, where the tester flagged an Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint at risk of detachment, a split Nearside Front inner CV boot, and a tyre fitting non-compliance. The immediate re-test pass confirms those specific items were rectified, but the underlying pattern across the wider record shows a vehicle that has required repeated attention to front suspension and tyre condition rather than one that has been consistently maintained. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between the April 2024 pass at 70,313 miles and the April 2025 test at 87,660 miles, the car covered roughly 17,300 miles in twelve months, a sharp jump from the prior thirteen-year average of around 7,856 miles per year. That spike suggests a change in use pattern, possibly heavier commuting or long-distance driving, which would accelerate wear on consumables and suspension components. The subsequent climb from 87,660 to 102,134 miles over the following thirteen months represents a return to roughly 11,100 miles per year, still above the long-term norm and consistent with a vehicle now being used more intensively. The 2025 failure and pass both recorded advisories for a worn Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush and corrosion on both Rear Lower Suspension trailing arms, described as not seriously weakened at that time. Combined with the 2026 ball joint failure on the opposite front corner, a buyer should carefully inspect the entire front suspension linkage for uneven wear, play in track rod ends, and any fresh corrosion around rear trailing arm mounting points, particularly where salt exposure may have progressed since the last test. The recurring tyre advisories across both 2025 events, covering incorrect fitting, cuts, and perishing, point to either poor tyre selection or prolonged standing periods affecting sidewall integrity. A thorough check of tyre date codes and sidewall condition is advisable. The 2025 oil leak advisory, noted as not excessive, did not reappear in the 2026 records, but any residue around the engine or gearbox should still be inspected to confirm the source has not worsened. The 2025 Offside Front Track rod end excessive play, which contributed to that failure, also merits a physical check for free play and tracking alignment, given the subsequent ball joint issue on the other side suggests the front end has endured sustained stress. Overall, the record reflects a vehicle that passes its tests but demands close mechanical scrutiny beneath the surface, particularly around front suspension geometry and structural corrosion.