2019 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · FY69 OGX

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive care pattern. While it passed the most recent test in January 2026 at 132,977 miles, this followed a significant failure just one month prior in December 2025. That failure highlighted critical issues including missing road wheel fixings and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. The trend suggests that mechanical faults are only addressed when they threaten the MOT certificate, which increases the risk of overlooking developing issues between annual inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging nearly 19,000 miles per year. There is a notable surge in usage between November 2023 at 72,614 miles and October 2024, where the car covered 30,314 miles in just eleven months. This rapid accumulation places immense stress on the drivetrain and suspension components. The high frequency of travel suggests the vehicle is likely used primarily for long-distance motorway commuting, which typically accelerates the wear of consumable items and rubber bushings. A physical inspection must focus on the front suspension geometry, as the nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover was flagged as severely deteriorated in both late 2025 and early 2026. This recurring fault indicates a failure to replace worn components properly, which could lead to steering instability. Furthermore, the October 2024 test noted thin pads on both the front and rear brakes, so a buyer should check for uneven disc wear or sticking calipers to ensure the braking system has been adequately serviced since. The repeated issues with low tyre tread depth and uneven wear across 2023 and 2025 suggest poor attention to basic maintenance and underlying alignment issues.