2020 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · GL70 NWM

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, however the September 2025 test revealed significant wear advisories on the front suspension and rear brakes, indicating a deteriorating maintenance trend. The initial test that day failed due to an ineffective nearside wiper and the same severe suspension dust cover deterioration, but after rectifying the wiper, the car passed with the suspension and brake advisories. This pattern shows recurring, unaddressed suspension issues alongside accelerated consumable wear. Mileage accumulation has increased notably in the past two years. Between the September 2024 test at 41,723 miles and the September 2025 test at 56,071 miles, the car covered 14,348 miles—well above the annual average of approximately 9,345 miles. The preceding year from October 2023 (27,691 miles) to September 2024 also showed higher use. This recent heavier mileage directly correlates with the brake pads wearing thin and a rear tyre worn to its limit appearing in the latest test, suggesting the previous owner's driving pattern changed or the vehicle was used for longer journeys. A buyer must inspect the front suspension arms thoroughly. The ball joint dust covers have been severely deteriorated since at least 2023, a critical failure point that allows dirt and moisture to destroy the joint internals. The accompanying worn bushes, while not yet causing excessive play, are a sign of stress. Listen for clunks or feel for vague steering. The rear brake pads are wearing thin and require immediate replacement; check the discs for scoring or excessive rust. The nearside rear tyre was worn close to the legal limit and on its edge, which may indicate poor wheel alignment or suspension geometry issues that should be checked. No structural corrosion or major safety defects were recorded in the recent history, and the windscreen damage from 2023 was not a factor in the 2025 pass. However, the persistent suspension dust cover failure, now coupled with worn bushes and heavy recent mileage, points to neglected preventative maintenance. The coolant level issue from 2023 was a one-off and did not recur. The core mechanical risk lies in the front suspension's deteriorating protective seals and the imminent need for brake pad replacement.