2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · NX65 RLU

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a recurring trend of front-end suspension wear. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 70,992 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just one day prior due to a loose offside front track rod end and nearside front ball joint. Although these critical faults were addressed, the tester issued new advisories for worn nearside suspension arm bushes and ball joints, indicating that components are reaching the end of their functional life and will require imminent replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity urban use, averaging approximately 6,454 miles per year over the eleven-year period. Between September 2023 at 60,239 miles and September 2024 at 65,841 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 5,600 miles, which aligns well with the national average for age. This low annual mileage suggests the drivetrain has not been subjected to high motorway stress, though long periods of standing can often lead to the degradation of rubber bushings and dust covers. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to ensure the repairs made in August 2025 were comprehensive. The recurring failures of track rod ends and ball joints across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggest the front assembly is wearing out prematurely. You should also verify the exhaust system to ensure the major leak identified in September 2024 was fully rectified rather than merely patched. Given the previous advisory for thin rear brake pads noted in 2023, checking the current remaining life on all friction materials is essential to avoid potential rotor damage.