2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · LM15 AEE

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, though the history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The most recent MOT test in October 2025 at 122,962 miles passed with no defects, suggesting that previous mechanical concerns were addressed. However, the trend shows a period of significant instability in late 2023, where the vehicle failed due to multiple critical issues including an inoperative engine management light and poor braking performance before being retested. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical UK national road use, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year over its eleven-year life. There is a notable gap of 10,192 miles between the July 2021 and September 2022 tests, followed by a steady increase of roughly 12,000 miles annually through the 2024 and 2025 inspections. This regular usage indicates the car has not been sitting stationary, which explains the consistent wear observed on consumables like tyres and brakes throughout the record. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system, as the record shows recurring issues with thin pads and pitted discs. In 2023, the front service brake imbalance was just within the legal limit at 28%, which often indicates potentially sticking calipers or uneven component wear. The repeated reports of cracked and perished rear tyres in 2023 also suggest that previous owners neglected rubber-based components, necessitating a thorough check of the current tyre condition and suspension bushes for dry rot. The failure of the engine management indicator light in October 2023 warrants a diagnostic scan to ensure no latent fault codes remain in the ECU after the initial failure was cleared. Given the mileage of over 122,000 miles, the buyer should also check for signs of structural corrosion on the underbody, as the MOT record does not detail the integrity of the chassis. While the recent test is clean, the history of minor failures suggests the vehicle is typically only serviced when faults reach a legal threshold.