2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · NG14 XHA

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension and tyres. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 104,504 miles passed, it introduced new concerns regarding a noisy engine and active service and fuel warning lights. This suggests a shift from mechanical wear to potential engine degradation, indicating a reactive maintenance approach where faults are only addressed when they reach a failure threshold rather than as part of preventative servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's twelve-year age, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. Between August 2022 at 89,828 miles and August 2025 at 104,504 miles, the car covered roughly 15,000 miles. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, yet the recurring failures of perished rubber components, such as tyres and bushes, indicate that materials are suffering from age-related dry rot and cracking despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the control arm bushes have been flagged as worn or split in every annual test since 2022. The persistent failure to replace these components suggests they remain in poor condition today, which will adversely affect handling and tyre wear. The noisy engine rattle reported in the 2025 test requires a professional diagnostic check to determine if it is a minor peripheral issue or a significant internal mechanical failure exacerbated by high mileage. The record also shows a chronic neglect of tyre condition, with cracking and perishing noted on the rear axles for four consecutive years. The buyer should check the sidewalls of all tyres for structural cracking that a simple tread depth gauge would not reveal. Additionally, the damage to the engine undertray noted in 2024 should be inspected to ensure it has not caused secondary damage to oil pipes or wiring looms, as this was a known reason for an MOT failure that year.