2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · NJ15 OPS

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean MOT pass on 31 December 2025 at 72,216 miles. While the most recent inspection showed no defects, the history from early January 2025 reveals a period of mechanical instability. The car failed two consecutive tests on 2 and 3 January 2025 at approximately 68,160 miles, requiring immediate repairs to achieve compliance later that month. This suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing faults once identified by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 4,563 miles between the December 2023 test at 63,613 miles and the January 2025 test at 68,176 miles, indicating a period of lower usage. However, the 4,040 miles covered between January and December 2025 show a more consistent recent pattern of activity. This low annual mileage generally benefits the drivetrain and engine but can sometimes mask the degradation of rubber components and suspension bushes compared to high-mileage highway cars. A buyer must investigate the specific reasons for the two failures in January 2025, as the provided record does not detail the exact mechanical failure points. Given the age of the Qashqai, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity, particularly around the rear sills and wheel arches where corrosion is common on this model. Check for signs of binding brake calipers or worn coil springs, and ensure that the issues leading to the early 2025 failures were properly rectified rather than merely adjusted.