2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · RE59 TLX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent MOT test in August 2025 at 134,065 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure just eleven days prior. The tester identified a worn front suspension arm bush, thin front brake discs, and a nearside rear tyre reaching the legal tread limit. This pattern suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they threaten an MOT certificate, rather than replacing components before they fail. At 134,065 miles, the Qashqai averages approximately 7,900 miles per year over its 17-year life, which aligns with typical usage. The data shows a consistent accumulation of roughly 10,000 miles between June 2023 and July 2024, and another 7,600 miles between July 2024 and August 2025. This steady mileage confirms the vehicle is used regularly, but the high mileage for its age places significant stress on rubber-based suspension components and the entire braking system. A buyer must perform a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the central suspension arm bush was flagged as worn in the most recent tests. The anti-roll bar linkages also showed excessive wear in 2024, indicating the front-end components are nearing the end of their service life. The braking system shows a history of neglect, with thin pads noted in 2023 and worn discs noted by 2025. You should check for uneven pad wear or binding calipers, as the nearside rear tyre was noted worn on the edge, which often indicates an alignment issue or a failing suspension component.