2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · OY65 HSN

A clear pattern of brake, suspension and tyre wear dominates the MOT history of this 2015 Nissan Qashqai, with each of the last three test attempts recording at least one advisory or failure directly tied to these systems. The most recent outcome on 27 February 2026 was a pass, but it carried advisories for front brake disc wear plus corrosion on the front subframe, and the immediately preceding test the day before had failed on rear lamp defects alongside the same brake disc advisory plus an offside front inner suspension arm bush wear advisory. Going back further, the January 2025 test cycle recorded a dangerous failure for rear brake pads under 1.5 mm, a dangerous failure for an nearside front tyre below 1.6 mm tread, a fractured nearside front coil spring, and a failed washer jet, while the April 2024 cycle included a major failure for an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. Three of the four test cycles since 2023 have therefore produced at least one failure, and the cumulative picture points to a vehicle entering a phase where chassis, braking and rubber components are reaching the end of their effective service life rather than an isolated bad test. Mileage is recorded at 109,192 miles over eleven years, which equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 9,900 miles, broadly in line with typical UK usage for a car of this age and class. The testing record itself is reasonably continuous, with annual visits from 2023 through 2026 and no multi-year gaps that would suggest the vehicle was laid up, which means the wear items appearing on successive tests are the result of active use rather than deterioration during storage. Given the mileage and the consistent appearance of brake, suspension and tyre defects over consecutive cycles, mechanical expectations should be framed around consumables and chassis components that are sensitive to both mileage and age, rather than any single isolated replacement. For a prospective buyer, the front brake discs flagged as worn, pitted or scored on both the 2025 and 2026 tests warrant close physical inspection for lipping, hot spots and a clear pedal pulse under firm braking, as pitted discs often produce judder or vibration through the steering wheel under deceleration. The subframe corrosion advisory from February 2026 should be examined directly for bubbling, flaking or perforation around mounting points and bolt heads, as subframe deterioration can progress quickly once surface corrosion becomes established. Suspension components are a particular priority, given the fractured nearside front coil spring, the excessively worn nearside lower arm ball joint, and the worn offside front inner arm bush recorded across recent tests, so a test drive should include slow-speed manoeuvres over broken surfaces and speed bumps while listening for clonks, knocking or rattling from the front end, and paying particular attention to any vague, wandering steering or uneven tyre wear across the front pair that could indicate the bushes and ball joints have now deteriorated beyond advisory thresholds. Rear brake condition also requires direct verification, as the January 2025 test recorded rear pads at less than 1.5 mm, which would have required immediate replacement, and the nearside rear nail advisory from 2024 together with the dangerous front tyre failures in both 2025 and 2023 suggest that tyre condition should be treated as a rolling item rather than a one-off concern. A walkaround should confirm matching tyre brands and tread depths across both axles, and a road test should include a firm footbrake application from around 30 mph to verify straight-line stability and the absence of any pull to one side, which would suggest a binding caliper or uneven pad wear on the front axle. Finally, given the failed rear stop lamp and registration plate lamp recorded at the most recent attempt, all lighting functions should be independently verified before purchase, and the front washer system confirmed to deliver an adequate spread of fluid to the windscreen, as a failing washer was a major defect at the 2025 test.