2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · NG63 DXA

This particular Qashqai presents an unremarkable but reassuringly clean roadworthiness profile across the most recent five-year testing cycle, with the most recent pass on 9 January 2025 issued without a single advisory or defect being noted by the examining tester. The four pass entries from January 2022, January 2023, January 2024 and January 2025 form a continuous run of clean results, the only blemish being a single fail recorded on 2 January 2024 that was rectified and re-presented for test just two days later on 4 January 2024 where it passed with no defects recorded. Such an outcome indicates the vehicle was likely given a minor repair or adjustment between the two visits rather than being presented with a serious structural or mechanical defect, and the absence of any advisory wording in the follow-up pass suggests whatever was addressed did not require a component approaching its service limit. With no advisories anywhere on the record, there is no documented history of component wear, corrosion onset, fluid leaks, tyre condition, brake pad or disc wear, or suspension degradation that the DVSA tester chose to flag for the next annual test. At 123,970 miles on a 2014 vehicle, the annual accumulation works out at roughly 10,331 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the expected band for a family crossover of this age and is consistent with regular mixed-use driving rather than any extremes of use. There are no significant gaps in the MOT history that would suggest the car was laid up or off the road for prolonged periods, and the mileage progression implied by consecutive annual tests points to steady, consistent use. Mechanically, this kind of usage profile means the major drivetrain components have been worked regularly rather than subjected to either the oil-starvation risks of short journeys only or the bearing and seal fatigue associated with very high annual mileages. Consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres and timing chain or clutch components should be assumed to have been replaced at least once during the vehicle's life given the odometer reading, even if no MOT advisory has yet been triggered. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means the standard component checks on a test drive should focus on the areas most likely to be approaching service on a Qashqai of this mileage, namely the front suspension and steering geometry. Listen carefully for clonks or knocks from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes or lower suspension arms that have not yet deteriorated enough to be flagged at test but are reaching the end of their service life. On a poorly surfaced road at moderate speed, any knocking or rattling from the rear should be noted as it can point to rear coil spring or damper issues common on this model. Under braking, check for any pulling to one side, vibration through the steering wheel, or a grinding noise that would suggest the brake discs have worn beyond their minimum thickness and pads require replacement, even though the 2025 test did not flag them. On the move, pay close attention to the steering feel for any vagueness, looseness on centre, or uneven tyre wear visible on the front tyres, as Qashqais of this era are prone to inner-edge shoulder wear on the fronts if the alignment is out or the lower arm bushes are softening. With the engine idling from cold, listen for any timing chain rattle, diesel-like knock, or auxiliary belt squeal, and check for any trace of oil misting around the cam cover or oil filter housing which is a known seepage point on higher-mileage examples. Finally, inspect the underside of the vehicle, paying particular attention to the front subframe mounting points, the brake and fuel pipe runs, and the exhaust system hangers and flexi section, as corrosion in these areas is a frequent reason for advisories on vehicles of this age even when the upper body remains solid. Given the clean MOT history, a careful physical inspection of these specific components should provide a clear picture of the work the vehicle is likely to need in the near term.