2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · MJ03 ANE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a shift from reactive repairs to more consistent upkeep. The most recent test in November 2025 at 119,296 miles identified a non-excessive oil leak from the sump. This follows a period of clean results in 2024, suggesting that while mechanical wear is appearing with age, the current owner is addressing defects before they result in failure. The overall trend remains stable. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. There is a notable jump in usage between April 2019 at 49,218 miles and May 2020 at 67,027 miles, where the car covered nearly 18,000 miles in a single year. Since that period, the accumulation has returned to a steady rate of roughly 12,000 miles annually, which explains the progressive wear observed on rubber-bound components and braking hardware. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system, as the record shows a history of failure in these areas. The 2020 and 2022 tests highlighted recurring issues with front suspension arm bushes, ball joints, and binding brake calipers. While the 2023 advisory noted only slight play in the offside front track rod end, the buyer must verify that these steering and suspension components have been replaced and are not currently showing signs of play or play. The oil leak noted in the November 2025 test also warrants a close-up inspection of the engine seal and sump gasket to ensure the leak is not increasing rapidly. Given the previous history of pitted and scored brake discs in 2022, the current state of the rotors should be checked for uneven wear or excessive corrosion. No structural corrosion issues were flagged in the history, but the age of the vehicle necessitates a standard check of the chassis for mounting rust.