2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · NJ66 NCE

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 109,651 miles resulted in a failure due to a nearside front tyre with tread below the legal limit. While the vehicle passed immediately upon rectification, this follows a pattern of the owner only addressing critical consumable items once they trigger an MOT failure, rather than replacing them during scheduled servicing. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. There was a significant jump in usage between November 2023 at 72,135 miles and November 2024 at 91,376 miles, representing nearly 19,000 miles in a single year. Since then, the usage has returned to a more standard pace of roughly 18,000 miles annually. This steady mileage profile puts consistent strain on the drivetrain and mechanical components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system due to recurring issues flagged previously. The 2022 test at 62,092 miles highlighted severely deteriorated ball joint dust covers on both front sides along with pitted brake discs and thin pads. While these were addressed at the time, the degradation of rubber components and brake hardware suggests the suspension geometry may be nearing the end of its life. The history of tyres worn on the edges in 2022 and 2024 also hints at potential alignment issues that should be verified to prevent premature wear on new tyres.