2011 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Diesel · MV11 UML

The vehicle currently presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of worsening structural and mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 221,791 miles, the failure recorded just eleven days prior at identical mileage reveals a significant decline in the vehicle's integrity. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple-point failures involving structural corrosion and safety components in 2025 suggests that the vehicle is reaching a stage of accelerated component fatigue. At 221,791 miles, this 15-year-old Nissan has covered a high distance, averaging nearly 15,000 miles per year. The data shows that between October 2023 and October 2025, the vehicle covered over 39,000 miles in just two years. This rate of use has placed immense stress on the chassis and drivetrain. The rapid accumulation of faults, particularly the progression from CV boot tears to track rod end failure, indicates that the vehicle is being driven hard to its mechanical limits without proactive preventative maintenance. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the subframes and suspension mounting points. The record explicitly flags excessive corrosion on the nearside rear subframe mounting which significantly reduced structural strength in October 2025. Although this was theoretically cleared in the subsequent pass, the presence of rust on both the front and rear subframes suggests a systemic risk of structural failure. Recurring worn suspension arm pins and bushes across both axles indicate that the entire undercarriage geometry is likely compromised and will require frequent replacement parts. The drivetrain also requires scrutiny due to the split of both front inner CV boots noted in the 2025 failure, suggesting the rubber components are reaching the end of their service life. The SRS warning lamp failure also indicates an electrical safety fault that must be verified as fully rectified beyond the last test. Given the high mileage and the history of structural rust, the vehicle carries a high risk of expensive mechanical repairs that may soon exceed its market value.