2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · PJ65 ENC

The 2015 Nissan Qashqai holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 20 November 2025 at 85,258 miles, so the most recent test is roughly eight months old. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a pattern of minor wear items recurring rather than being permanently resolved. The November 2025 pass carried advisories for slight play in both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and for both front brake discs being worn, though not excessively. These are not immediate fail points, yet they indicate the car is entering a phase where front suspension and braking components are approaching service limits and will need closer monitoring. Mileage progression sits at roughly 7,751 miles per year, which is typical for an 11-year-old family crossover. The record shows 66,178 miles in November 2023, 74,984 miles by early November 2024, and 85,258 miles by November 2025. That is an increase of about 8,800 miles between late 2023 and late 2024, then around 10,274 miles in the following year, suggesting slightly heavier recent use. There are no obvious six-month gaps that would point to prolonged standing, but the jump in annual mileage from 2024 to 2025 does imply more frequent or longer journeys, which tends to accelerate wear on consumables and drivetrain components. Buyers should focus their inspection on the front suspension and braking system. Repeated advisories for worn front brake discs across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggest the discs have been running near minimum thickness for some time, so check for lipping, scoring, and whether the pads have been replaced recently. The 2025 advisory for slight play in both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints is a classic wear item on this model; if knocking or vagueness is present over rough surfaces, replacement is likely due soon. Tyre condition has also been flagged multiple times, including cuts, perishing, and edge wear, so inspect all four sidewalls and tread depths carefully, paying attention to inner edges where alignment issues often show first. Beyond the MOT items, look for corrosion on rear subframe mounting points, inner wing arches, and around the rear suspension trailing arms, as these can develop on older Qashqais used in winter conditions. Check the exhaust for leaks or fresh welding, particularly around the flexi-joint and manifold, since high-mileage Nissans can develop cracks that may affect emissions at the next test. Finally, verify that the nearside headlamp aim and dipped beam are functioning correctly, given the 2024 failure for a non-working dipped beam and untested aim, which may hint at a bulb, ballast, or wiring issue that could recur intermittently.