2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · OU65 ULF

A clean slate of MOT results defines this Qashqai, with the most recent test on 25 September 2025 recording a pass and no advisories whatsoever. Notably, the 2025 cycle included a very brief failure on 2 September that was immediately rectified within the same month, suggesting a minor isolated defect or a test-day issue rather than any underlying mechanical deterioration. Across three consecutive annual tests since 2023, the vehicle has demonstrated a stable, unblemished roadworthiness profile, with no advisories logged for component wear, corrosion, fluid leaks, or exhaust emissions. For a car now eleven years old, this absence of recorded advisories is a strong indicator that the major safety items brakes, suspension, tyres, and lighting have not yet crossed MOT advisory thresholds during the documented test history. With 71,366 miles accumulated over eleven years, the vehicle averages approximately 6,500 miles annually, a rate that sits squarely within typical expectations for a family crossover of this age and segment. This steady, moderate accumulation pattern suggests regular but not excessive use, which generally favours mechanical components: brake discs and pads, clutch material, and suspension bushes tend to wear in proportion to mileage rather than age alone. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing record that would imply extended periods off the road, and the consistent year-on-year test cycle indicates the vehicle has remained in active service throughout. Mechanical concerns from prolonged standing such as seized brake calipers, perished rubber gaiters, or degraded coolant are therefore less likely to be relevant concerns here, although the age of consumables not visible on an MOT should still be verified through service history documentation. For a prospective buyer, the absence of flagged defects in the test record means there are no specific advisories to chase down, but attention should still focus on the components most likely to wear on a Qashqai of this age and mileage. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could point to worn anti-roll bar drop links or lower control arm bushes common on Nissan platforms of this generation. Pay attention to steering behaviour: any vagueness, knocking through the wheel, or uneven tyre wear on close inspection of the front tyres may indicate top mounts or wishbone bushes approaching the end of their life, even if not yet flagged at test. The braking system warrants particular scrutiny given the mileage, so check for any judder or vibration through the brake pedal or steering wheel under firm stopping, which would suggest disc warp rather than pad wear. Inspect the inner and outer faces of the front discs for a pronounced lip on the outer edge, and feel for a binding caliper by rolling forward slowly in first gear with hands off the steering to detect any pulling. Finally, although no corrosion advisories appear in the MOT history, examine the rear wheel arches, subframe mounting points, and brake pipe runs along the underbody for any surface oxidation, as Qashqais of this era can develop localised rust in these areas well before it becomes an MOT failure point. A pre-purchase inspection on a ramp remains advisable to verify the condition of items below the MOT threshold.