2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · GU14 PPV

The vehicle shows a stable but reactive maintenance pattern, with the most recent MOT on 23 April 2025 at 129,936 miles indicating emerging wear in the front suspension and tyres. While the car has passed its tests, the history shows a recurring trend of addressing consumable items and minor steering components only when they reach a failure threshold. The most recent advisories regarding a worn nearside front suspension arm bush and a tyre worn close to the legal limit suggest that while the vehicle remains roadworthy, routine preventative maintenance on wear items is not a primary focus for the current owner. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,800 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 27,012 miles in March 2017 to the current 129,936 miles. There are no significant gaps in usage or periods of long-term inactivity evident in the data. This steady usage pattern suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly, which generally helps prevent issues related to seized components or perished seals often found in low-mileage, long-standing vehicles. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front-end steering and suspension assembly. The records show a history of play in the steering rack inner joints in March 2023 and a track rod end issue in March 2022. Given the recent advisory for a worn nearside front suspension arm bush, a thorough check of all suspension bushes, ball joints, and tie rod ends is necessary to ensure no further degradation has occurred. The tester also flagged tyre wear on the edges in 2019, 2021, and 2025, which may indicate a need to check the wheel alignment or camber settings. Electrical components and exterior lighting should also be verified. Although previous failures for headlamps and side repeaters were resolved, the recurring nature of minor lighting and tyre defects suggests a pattern of minimal upkeep. Checking the condition of the tyres for sidewall damage, similar to the cut found on the offside rear tyre in March 2024, is advisable. Overall, the mechanical history is predictable for a vehicle of this age, provided the buyer accounts for the upcoming requirement to address the noted suspension and tyre wear.