2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · OO58 CJF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing structural and component wear. While it passed the latest test in August 2025 at 151,963 miles, the record introduced multiple advisories that were not present in previous years. The transition from a clean sheet in 2024 to a list of corrosion and wear-related defects suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related degradation is beginning to require proactive attention. At 151,963 miles over 15 years, the Qashai averages approximately 10,100 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with annual intervals of roughly 2,500 to 5,500 miles between tests from 2021 to 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not been subject to long periods of neglect, though the high total mileage places significant stress on the rubber-based suspension components and chassis-related hardware. A professional inspection must prioritize the reported corrosion on the front sub-frame and rear sub-frames. Although the 2025 tester flagged these as not seriously weakened, the presence of rust on these load-bearing structures is a progressive condition that requires close monitoring. The buyer should also examine the front suspension arms and bushes, which were noted for wear in the most recent test following a previous track rod end ball joint that showed play in 2023. The braking system also requires physical verification, as the offside rear brake pads were identified as wearing thin in August 2025. Given the history of suspension-related advisories, the buyer should check for binding calipers or uneven pad patterns on the discs. If these flagged advisories have not been addressed since the last MOT, the vehicle may be at risk of failure in its next inspection as the corrosion and component wear continue to advance.