2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · NG64 HNF

A chronic pattern of front-end steering and suspension wear dominates the recorded MOT history of this 2015 Nissan Qashqai, with components flagged repeatedly across multiple test cycles. The earliest substantive advisory in 2023 noted play in the nearside steering rack inner joint alongside a worn front tyre, and the situation escalated by September 2024 when an offside track rod end ball joint was failed for excessive play. Around the same time, the nearside track rod end dust cover had already been recorded as perished in 2022, suggesting the ball joint wear is part of a progressive deterioration rather than an isolated event. The most recent test on 17 June 2026 returned a pass, but the examiner flagged continued movement in the offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush and noted that both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit and on their edges, confirming that the front axle wear pattern remains ongoing rather than resolved. With 92,063 miles accumulated over eleven years, the vehicle averages roughly 8,369 miles annually, which sits in a broadly typical band for a car of this age. The testing history shows reasonably consistent annual MOTs from 2021 through 2026, with no extended off-road gaps that would raise concerns about prolonged standing or component seizure through disuse. However, the front suspension, steering, and tyre wear already visible at this mileage bracket is consistent with the cumulative mechanical load a Qashqai of this age and mileage carries, particularly on UK road surfaces where the front lower arms and drop links are known wear points. Mileage progression appears steady rather than erratic, and there is no evidence of clocked or inconsistent readings within the recorded tests. Given the documented history, a prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering assembly with particular care. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front end over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate further deterioration of the lower arm bush flagged in June 2026, and feel for any looseness or rattle through the steering wheel that could suggest renewed play in the track rod ends or steering rack inner joint. Pay close attention to steering response: any vagueness on turn-in, clunks when turning at low speed, or uneven tyre wear patterns on the inner or outer edges of the front tyres would corroborate the alignment and suspension concerns the MOT record already hints at. Inspect the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers visually, as these were recorded as severely deteriorated back in 2022 and may now be allowing water ingress. Brake feel and tyre condition also warrant direct scrutiny on this vehicle. Both front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit at the most recent test, so confirm that replacements have been fitted and check the sidewalls for any cracking or bulges, particularly as the 2024 test also recorded a cut in the nearside front tyre. On a road test, apply the brakes firmly from around 40 mph and feel for any judder through the pedal, which would indicate warped front discs, or any pulling to one side that could suggest a binding caliper. Finally, verify the operation of the windscreen washer system, which caused two failed tests in September 2024, by ensuring both the front and rear jets deliver a clear, consistent spray, as washer faults are commonly caused by perished hoses, blocked nozzles, or a failing pump rather than an empty reservoir.