2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · FS02 BEX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a slight shift from perfect passes to active wear. While the car passed three consecutive years with no recorded defects, the most recent inspection in June 2025 identified new mechanical concerns, specifically a non-excessive oil leak and worn rear brake discs. This indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related component degradation is beginning to require attention after a period of relatively clean records. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of mileage, with roughly 12,000 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 7,600 miles covered in the final year. This regular usage suggests the car has been used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for engine seals and components, despite the natural wear on own. A prospective buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the engine bay to identify the source of the oil leak, determining if it is a minor gasket issue or a more significant seal failure. Given that the rear brake discs were noted as worn and the front inner pads were flagged as thin in 2021, a comprehensive brake system check is necessary to ensure no immediate major capital expenditure is required. Additionally, because child seats previously obscured the inspection of the seatbelts, the buyer must verify that all belt tensioning mechanisms are in good condition and free of fraying.