2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · LS14 NHZ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT test on 10 August 2026, though it carried forward a smooth brake pedal advisory, two child seat advisories preventing full inspection of the rear seatbelts, a minor windscreen damage note, and a headlamp lens product advisory. The child seat observations are present across nearly every recent test and are not mechanical defects, but they do mean the rear belts have never been properly inspected for fraying or anchor integrity under test conditions, so a physical check is essential. The brake pedal advisory is a wear-of-fitment item indicating the rubber is thinning, which can extend stopping distances in wet conditions and reduce pedal feel, while the headlamp product residue suggests cosmetic restoration has been attempted. Across the broader MOT history, the vehicle has passed consistently with no failures since February 2021, though advisories have shifted between suspension components, tyres, and brakes, indicating an ongoing pattern of consumable wear rather than any recurring structural or mechanical failure. The overall trend is one of a stable, well-maintained car with normal age-related advisory items rather than any deterioration in roadworthiness. With 108,156 miles recorded over twelve years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 9,000 miles annually, which is typical for its age and suggests a balance of urban, commuter, and longer journey use rather than extreme low or high mileage scenarios. There are no significant mileage gaps between tests that would suggest prolonged standing, and the steady accumulation indicates regular operation, which is generally favourable for preventing issues such as seized brake calipers, perished coolant hoses, or 12V battery degradation. At this mileage, the 1.5 or 1.6 dCi diesel or 1.2 DIG-T petrol engine fitted to this generation of Qashqai will be approaching or past the timing belt replacement interval if it has not already been renewed, and the dual-clutch DCT gearbox variants in particular benefit from verified fluid and mechatronic servicing history. The relatively even mileage also suggests the suspension, clutch, and drivetrain components have been worked consistently rather than suffering the shock loads of infrequent short journeys or the thermal stress of constant high-speed motorway use. A prospective buyer should focus on the recurring front suspension and steering advisories, which appeared in 2022 and 2023 for both nearside and offside track rod ends and indicate that the steering linkage has been showing play. Track rod end wear progresses gradually and produces vague steering, uneven front tyre wear particularly on the inner or outer edges, and slight knocking over speed humps or during full-lock manoeuvres, so a thorough test drive should include low-speed full-lock turns in both directions and listening for clonks from the front suspension. The nearside front tyre edge wear advisory from 2023 and both front tyre advisories from 2025 reinforce this concern, as camber or tracking issues accelerate shoulder wear, and any new tyres fitted since should be checked for matching brand, size, and even wear patterns. The rear brake pad and disc advisories from early 2021 will by now have required replacement, and on inspection the buyer should look for any scoring, lipping, or corrosion on the rear discs and verify the handbrake holds firmly on an incline, as rear calipers on Qashqais of this age are known to seize from infrequent use or moisture ingress. Beyond the advisory history, this twelve-year-old vehicle warrants age-appropriate physical checks regardless of its MOT pass record, beginning with the tyres for sidewall perishing or cracking from UV degradation, particularly between the tread grooves and on the inner shoulders where dry rot is less visible. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking strength and voltage hold, as Qashqais of this generation are prone to electrical gremlins and dashboard warning issues when battery health declines. Coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid should be checked for colour and clarity, as brake fluid is hygroscopic and should ideally be renewed every two to three years irrespective of mileage. Finally, the underbody and wheel arches should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around the rear axle, subframe mounting points, and suspension arms, as Nissan products of this era can suffer structural surface rust, and any fresh underseal or localised paint should be queried as possible repair of previous corrosion damage.