2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · OU60 YDS

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the most recent MOT on 1 September 2025 at 140,835 miles, but the pattern of recurring component wear indicates a trend that is stabilising rather than improving. The 2025‑09‑01 test highlighted tyre tread approaching the legal limit and thin front and rear brake pads, while earlier failures on anti‑roll bar linkages, track‑rod ends and corroded coil springs have been largely resolved, leaving only consumable wear to monitor. At 140,835 miles the Qashqai has logged roughly 8,800 miles per year since its 2010 registration, a mileage rate that sits squarely within normal usage for a vehicle of this age. Between the 2 August 2024 test (134,135 miles) and the 1 September 2025 test the mileage rose by 6,700 miles, consistent with the annual average and showing no abrupt spikes or long periods of inactivity. The record is therefore dense enough to give confidence in the mileage progression, with no unexplained gaps. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the front tyre condition and brake system, confirming that tread depth exceeds the legal minimum and that pads and discs are not excessively worn. Inspection of the front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints and both track‑rod ends is advisable, as these components were flagged for excessive wear in the 2025‑08‑27 and 2024‑08‑02 failures. Corrosion of the rear coil springs and trailing arms, noted in the 2024‑08‑02 test, should be examined for any structural weakening. Verify that all position and registration plate lamps operate correctly, as multiple failures were recorded in 2023 and 2024. Finally, a brief check for exhaust smoke and emissions compliance will confirm that the earlier blue‑smoke issue has been remedied.