2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · PJ11 RNU

A clean DVSA record defines this 2011 Nissan Qashqai, with the most recent test on 6 August 2025 passing without a single advisory or defect entry. Across the five recorded examinations there are no advisories for component wear, corrosion, fluid leaks, suspension deterioration, brake condition, or exhaust integrity. The two failures logged, both on the day immediately preceding a pass in 2024 and 2025, were rectified to a pass standard within 24 hours, which is consistent with a tester withdrawing the vehicle to address a minor, easily corrected item such as a bulb replacement, registration plate lamp, or similar rectification-class issue. The absence of any recorded structural or mechanical advisories across multiple consecutive tests demonstrates a sustained record of roadworthiness, with no evidence of progressive deterioration in the areas DVSA inspect. Against an age of fifteen years, the recorded 75,578 miles equates to roughly 5,039 miles annually, a notably modest accumulation rate well below the average for a vehicle of this vintage. The MOT testing cadence is consistent with annual use, showing no prolonged off-road gaps and confirming that the vehicle has remained in active service throughout its life. Mechanically, such low annual mileage reduces the cumulative wear typically seen on timing chains, dual-clutch or CVT components, turbochargers, clutches, and interior trim, but it can conversely shorten the service life of items that degrade with calendar age rather than distance. Seals, rubber suspension bushes, brake hydraulic components, and coolant hoses on a fifteen-year-old Qashqai are particularly susceptible to age-related hardening regardless of mileage covered. Given the complete absence of recorded advisories, the specific component risk profile for this Qashqai must be inferred from its age and known model characteristics rather than from its MOT file. On inspection and test drive, pay particular attention to the rear brake drums and rear brake shoe adjusters, which on Qashqais of this era commonly exhibit corrosion seizing and require periodic handbrake re-adjustment, manifesting as a high or ineffective handbrake lever and reduced hill-holding ability. Check for knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links on early Qashqais are recognised for premature wear. With a CVT transmission fitted to many examples from this generation, listen for any hesitation, judder, or whining under moderate acceleration and confirm smooth transitions through the simulated gear ratios, as the belt and pulley assembly is a known long-term wear item. Inspect the underbonnet area carefully for oil residue around the cam cover gasket and the rocker cover, both common seepage points on the M9R and MR20 diesel and petrol engines fitted at this time, and verify that the coolant reservoir remains free of surface oil staining which would indicate internal failure. On the bodywork, examine the lower sill edges, wheel arches, and rear tailgate lower section for any bubbling or surface corrosion, as fifteen-year-old Qashqais frequently present with cosmetic corrosion in these areas even when no structural advisories have yet been recorded. Finally, confirm that the rear wiper, electric window regulators, and door mirror fold mechanisms all operate cleanly, as electrical accessories on this model are known to develop faults related to switchgear wear rather than mileage, and any hesitation or irregular operation is worth negotiating into the purchase price.