2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · LF10 AHC

The vehicle presents a history of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 168,765 miles, the immediate failure just one day prior reveals a pattern of neglecting critical components until they fail. The tester flagged excessively worn front anti-roll bar linkages and a track rod end with excessive play during the 2025 failure. This trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT certificate, which often means the vehicle operates in a degraded state between between annual inspections. At 168,765 miles over 16 years, the Qashqai has averaged roughly 10,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage. However, the high mileage has clearly accelerated the wear on the suspension and braking systems. Between 2020 and 2025, the vehicle consistently failed for worn suspension arm ball joints, bushes, and wheel bearings. The presence of a nearside front wheel bearing failure in 2023 indicates significant mechanical stress on the front-end assembly that remains a recurring issue for a vehicle of this age and mileage. The braking system shows recurring areas of concern. In 2021, thin rear pads and scored discs caused a failure, and by 2024, front pads were measured below the 1.5mm legal limit. The 2025 advisory also noted rear tyres worn close to the legal limit, indicating that even basic consumable maintenance is being neglected until the deadline. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the current state of the suspension bushings and the integrity of the brake discs, as the record shows these components are frequently points of failure on this specific vehicle.