2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · GY62 OTE

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred repairs regarding mechanical components. Despite passing the most recent test in November 2025 at 103,479 miles, the car carried advisories for a severely deteriorated nearside outer drive shaft boot and worn nearside rear tyres. These specific issues were also flagged in the 2024 and 2023 tests, indicating that the owner is consistently allowing mechanical wear to persist until they reach the threshold of legal failure. At 103,479 miles over 14 years, the Qashqai averages approximately 7,400 miles per annum, which aligns with typical low-to-moderate usage patterns. The record shows consistent annual testing with roughly 4,000 to 6,500 miles covered between each MOT inspection. However, the low mileage has not translated into proactive maintenance, as the recurring nature of the drive shaft and tyre-related advisories over a three-year period suggests the vehicle is only maintained to the minimum standard required to avoid an MOT dejection or failure. A buyer must physically inspect the nearside drive shaft to ensure the CV boot has finally been replaced and the grease is not contaminated, as failing to address this will lead to expensive joint failure. The history also shows signs of suspension wear, including anti-roll bar linkages and track rod ends noted in 2022, which suggests the front suspension geometry is starting to degrade. Close attention should be paid to the brake pads and current state of tyres, as the record indicates a pattern of uneven wear and thinning components across multiple inspections.