2020 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · NG69 CWR

The most recent DVSA MOT test conducted on 27 May 2026 resulted in a Pass, though three advisory items were recorded against the vehicle. Two of these advisories relate to lipping and wear on both the nearside and offside front brake discs, while the third highlights wear to the nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush, with the front bush noted as starting to split. Reviewing the broader MOT history, the vehicle has maintained a consistent pass status since a singular failure event on 20 May 2024, which was directly attributable to dangerously thin front brake pads and worn rear brake pads. Although the 2024 failure was rectified and the vehicle subsequently passed without recorded defects in 2025, the reappearance of brake and suspension advisories in the 2026 test suggests a maintenance profile that is holding steady but with emerging wear patterns that warrant close attention. This trajectory is broadly typical of a six-year-old vehicle approaching the mid-point of its expected consumable lifecycle, but the brake and suspension items should be treated as early indicators of impending replacement work rather than signs of neglect. The recorded mileage of 70,817 miles on a 2020 model year vehicle equates to an annual average of approximately 11,800 miles, which sits comfortably within the normal usage bracket for a family SUV of this class. The mileage progression between tests is consistent and steady, showing no evidence of extended standing periods or unusually rapid accumulation that would suggest fleet or high-intensity use. This regular usage pattern is mechanically favourable, as it tends to keep the drivetrain, brakes, and suspension components actively cycled, reducing the risk of seized calipers, dried seals, or flat-spotted tyres often associated with low-mileage or infrequently driven vehicles. However, the consistent annual mileage does mean that wear-sensitive items such as brake discs, pads, and suspension bushes have been subjected to ongoing stress and are now beginning to register on official inspection. For a prospective purchaser, the brake disc advisories should prompt a physical inspection of both front discs for measurable lipping at the outer edge, and a check of pad material thickness, since the front pads previously failed at below 1.5 mm and may now be approaching a similar replacement threshold again. On a test drive, any shudder through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm deceleration would indicate disc distortion, while squealing or grinding noises would suggest the pads have worn close to the backing plate. The split front suspension bush on the nearside lower arm is a more pressing concern, as deteriorated bushes compromise wheel alignment and can produce clonking noises over speed humps, uneven inner-edge tyre wear, and vague or wandering steering behaviour. It would be prudent to have the suspension arm and bush assembly inspected on a ramp to confirm the extent of movement, and to budget for replacement shortly after purchase if significant play is detected. Beyond the documented advisories, given the vehicle's age of six years, attention should also be directed towards age-related deterioration that does not always appear on MOT records. Tyre sidewalls should be examined for perishing or cracking, particularly as the original-fit Continentals noted in the 2023 advisories may now be due for replacement on age grounds regardless of tread depth. The 12-volt battery should be load tested, as Nissan Qashqai units of this generation are known to suffer from premature battery depletion, often triggering dashboard warning lights and infotainment faults. Brake fluid should be verified as being within its two-year service window, and coolant condition assessed, since both fluids are time-serviced rather than mileage-serviced and degrade regardless of use. Finally, a check of the service book for annual or biennial stamp history, alongside a scan of the engine and transmission for oil leaks, will confirm whether the mechanical upkeep has matched the steady usage pattern reflected in the mileage records.