2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · HJ13 HHF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its March 2026 test at 50,131 miles, this followed a failure just one week prior at 49,999 miles. The recent history shows a pattern of addressing faults only when they reach an MOT failure threshold, suggesting that the owner performs the minimum maintenance required to keep the vehicle legal rather than adhering to a preventative service schedule. At 13 years old, the Qashqai has a low mileage figure of 50,131 miles, averaging approximately 3,856 miles per year. This usage pattern is consistent over the last two years, with 7,148 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 5,200 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. However, low mileage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber-based components due to lack of use, which correlates with the mechanical issues noted in the record. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and steering assembly, as the tester repeatedly flagged play in the steering rack inner joints and excessive wear on the offside front suspension arm bush. The March 2026 test identified corrosion on the offside rear suspension arm, which follows a previous advisory regarding front subframe corrosion in March 2024. These structural and suspension-related issues require a physical check to ensure that the corrosion has not progressed beyond the point of requiring expensive structural repairs. The braking system also warrants attention due to recurring advisories regarding pitted and scored brake discs across multiple years, with thin pads causing a failure in early 2026. While the pads were likely replaced, the persistent condition of the discs suggests seizing or neglect. Additionally, the ongoing issue with the nearside headlight washer jet being held by tape for three consecutive years indicates a lack of attention to minor cosmetic repairs that could be indicative of larger issues throughout the vehicle.