2019 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · HD19 GJG

A pattern of brake and tyre wear advisories has begun to dominate the MOT record on this 2019 Nissan Qashqai, signalling that consumable items are approaching the point of replacement rather than suggesting any deep mechanical deterioration. Across the five recorded tests, three are passes and one is a failure dated 2026-04-07, which was overturned by a pass the following day. The failure itself was tyre related, specifically a nearside front tyre with a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and it was accompanied by advisories on both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, plus perishing noted on the nearside rear tyre. The earlier 2025-03-31 pass meanwhile carried forward advisories on rear brake pads and front brake pads described as worn very low, slightly worn front brake discs, and the same nearside rear tyre perishing that resurfaced at the later test. Taken together, this indicates a vehicle that has remained broadly roadworthy but where the braking and tyre components are now firmly in the replacement window rather than merely ageing. Against an age of approximately seven years, the recorded mileage of 54,143 equates to an annual accumulation of around 7,735 miles, which sits within the range typically expected for a Qashqai of this vintage and therefore neither suggests extended periods of standing nor particularly heavy use. The tests themselves are clustered fairly evenly through 2024, 2025 and into 2026, with no multi-year gaps that would raise concerns about dormant corrosion, seized brake calipers or dried-out drivetrain seals. At this kind of mileage, the mechanical implications are conventional for the model: the friction materials have effectively reached the end of their first full service life, the tyres have completed at least one if not two sets since new, and suspension components such as bushes, anti-roll bar links and shock absorbers are entering the period where original factory rubber begins to harden. The MOT record contains no advisories referencing oil leaks, driveshaft gaiters, suspension arms, steering components or corrosion, which is reassuring for a seven year old vehicle but does not preclude wear that has not yet risen to advisory level. For a prospective buyer, the priority items to scrutinise on a physical inspection are the brakes, given that both the front and rear pads were flagged as very low less than eighteen months ago and discs were noted as worn. A test drive should focus on pedal feel: any long pedal travel, sponginess under sustained braking, or a distinct vibration or judder through the steering wheel when braking from speed would suggest the discs have worn beyond the parallelism tolerance of the new pads and may require machining or replacement. On the road, listen for scraping or grinding from the front calipers, which would indicate pads worn back to the metal, and watch for the vehicle pulling to one side under braking, a classic symptom of a binding or seized caliper slider. The handbrake should hold the vehicle firmly on a moderate incline without needing excessive lever travel, as Qashqai rear calipers are known to stick when the handbrake mechanism is rarely used. The tyre condition is the other area demanding close attention, particularly as the nearside rear was flagged for perishing in both 2025 and 2026. Inspect the nearside rear carefully for sidewall cracking, bulges or visible cords, and check the tread depth across all four corners with a gauge rather than relying on visual judgement, as the failure record shows edge wear rather than uniform wear which can point to tracking or suspension geometry issues. On the test drive, pay attention to steering pull or a vague, drifting feel at motorway speeds, which would suggest the front geometry has shifted as bushes and links have worn. Finally, given that no structural or underbody advisories have been recorded, a buyer should still carry out a thorough visual inspection of the subframe, brake pipes and suspension arms on a ramp, as the Qashqai of this generation can develop surface corrosion in these areas before it reaches MOT failure thresholds, and any fresh underseal applied shortly before sale should be viewed with appropriate scepticism.