2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · NG64 HMV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While passing the latest test in January 2026 at 85,852 miles, the tester identified new advisories regarding front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and significant front tyre wear. This follows a failure in early 2025 for exposed tyre cords and thin brake pads, suggesting that components are being left to reach the point of failure before replacement. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There was a notable gap of 12,506 miles recorded between January 2024 and January 2025, followed by another 11,754 miles in the twelve months leading up to the January 2026 test. This steady annual usage suggests the car is used regularly, yet the lack of clean records in the 2025 and 2026 indicates that wear-and-tear items are not being monitored effectively between MOT intervals. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the recurring anti-roll bar linkage issues and inner-edge tyre wear often point to alignment problems or worn suspension bushes. The braking system requires a thorough check for uneven wear or disc condition, as the history shows thin pads on both axles across consecutive years. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical inspection of the underbody for corrosion is also necessary to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the lack of structural failures in the recorded history.