2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · SC63 XOF

The 2014 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 14 June 2025 at 96,482 miles with zero defects recorded. That unblemished result marks three consecutive years of advisory-free tests, suggesting the previous owner addressed the tyre wear issues that appeared in 2021 and 2022. The vehicle is currently roadworthy on paper, though a test conducted over twelve months ago means a fresh inspection is advisable before purchase. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,040 miles per year sits squarely within the typical range for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Annual increments have been steady, progressing from 76,635 miles in June 2021 to 96,482 miles by June 2025, with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in usage. The absence of any mileage anomalies or long periods of inactivity indicates the car has been driven consistently rather than left standing, which bodes well for the condition of perishable components such as rubber hoses, seals, and brake fluid. The recurring advisories in 2021 and 2022 both centred on the nearside tyres, with the tester flagging edge wear on the nearside front and rear in June 2022 and a cut to the nearside front tyre alongside wear on the nearside rear in June 2021. Repeated nearside wear often points to misaligned tracking or worn suspension bushes, particularly on the front lower arms and rear trailing arms common to this model. Although the subsequent clean passes suggest these issues were resolved, a buyer should still have the front and rear suspension geometry checked and inspect the inner edges of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns. Beyond the tyre history, the Qashqai's age and mileage warrant a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion to the sills, subframes, and exhaust mounting points, as well as a check on the condition of the rear brake calipers, which are known to seize on this generation. The brake discs and pads should be measured against minimum thickness specifications, and the exhaust system examined for leaks or deterioration of the flexible bellows. A short test drive at varying speeds will reveal any binding brakes, clunking from worn anti-roll bar links, or vague steering indicative of worn track rod ends.