2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · SC63 MZG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. While it passed the most recent test on March 2026 at 82,830 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior due to suspension and steering defects. The presence of an offside front anti-roll bar ball joint and a nearside track rod end with excessive play suggests that critical front-end components are only being addressed once they reach the point of legal failure. At a recorded mileage of 82,830 miles over 12 years, the Qashai averages approximately 6,900 miles per annum, which is consistent with low-average usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent annual intervals between tests, with roughly 4,500 miles driven between March 2024 and March 2025, and approximately 5,800 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This low mileage does not prevent age-related degradation of rubber components or corrosion as seen in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension, as the corrosion on the suspension arm was noted in the March 2026 failure. Although it was not deemed seriously weakened at that time, rust on these components tends to artwork rapidly if left untreated. Furthermore, the history of thin brake pads and worn discs in 2025 indicates that the braking system is neglected between intervals. Given the recent ball joint failures in 2026, the entire steering and suspension assembly should be checked for further play or wear that remains beyond the items already replaced.