2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · LD65 LRU

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 16 January 2025 at 65 088 miles, yet the test recorded an oil leak, front brake pads wearing thin and a severely deteriorated nearside front suspension arm ball‑joint dust cover. The preceding test on 10 January 2025 had failed because of registration‑plate non‑conformance, oil leak, rear brake pads below 1.5 mm, front brake‑pad wear, the same suspension dust‑cover deterioration and a missing nearside rear wheel fixing. The repetition of brake‑pad wear, oil leakage and suspension component degradation points to a deteriorating maintenance trend rather than improvement. Mileage analysis shows a low average of roughly 5 900 miles per year for an 11‑year‑old car, indicating light use or periods of storage. The MOT record includes a notable jump from 56 853 miles in December 2024 to 65 088 miles in January 2025, representing about 8 200 miles added in a single year. The most recent test dates to January 2025, which is approximately 18 months old as of July 2026, so the vehicle’s current MOT is no longer valid and a fresh test would be required before any sale. A prospective buyer should inspect the brake system closely; rear pads were recorded under 1.5 mm and front pads were noted as thin, making pad‑thickness measurement and disc condition checks essential. The nearside front suspension arm ball‑joint dust cover showed severe deterioration on two successive tests, suggesting possible contamination and accelerated wear—examine the joint for play and the boot for tears. The oil leak cited on both the failed and passed tests warrants a pressure test and gasket inspection to locate the source. The missing wheel fixing noted in the earlier failure must be verified as reinstalled and correctly torqued. Tyre tread depths were borderline on the offside rear in 2024 and on both rear tyres in 2021, so a visual check of all tyres for uneven wear and embedded debris is recommended. No rust or corrosion was logged in the MOT history, but the combination of brake wear, suspension degradation and the past wheel‑fixing omission indicates moderate mechanical stress. A pre‑purchase inspection should also assess the underbody for any signs of rust, especially around the wheel arches and chassis mounts, to confirm the absence of hidden structural damage.