2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · SF13 YNT

This Qashqai currently holds a valid MOT issued on 22 May 2026 at 127,025 miles, following a failure on the same day for a windscreen washer fault that was promptly rectified. The overall maintenance trend is stable rather than improving, with a persistent pattern of corrosion-related advisories that have remained unresolved across multiple test cycles. The tester noted brake discs worn, pitted or scored on all four corners and a rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened during the most recent inspection. These items did not fail the test outright but indicate the vehicle is aging without proactive underbody or braking system renewal. At roughly 9,771 miles per year, the annual mileage is typical for a 2013 vehicle and does not suggest unusually heavy use or prolonged standing. The record shows a gap between the January 2023 test at 87,856 miles and the May 2024 test at 99,487 miles, covering approximately 11,631 miles in seventeen months, which is consistent with steady use. The subsequent jump to 107,213 miles by May 2025 and then to 127,025 miles by May 2026 represents a notable acceleration, with nearly 20,000 miles added in the final twelve-month period. That spike increases wear expectations on consumables, suspension bushes, brake components, and drivetrain joints. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension arms closely for advancing corrosion, particularly where the May 2026 advisory noted corrosion that was not seriously weakened but had been present since at least January 2023. Surface corrosion flagged under the body in May 2024 suggests the understructure has been exposed to moisture and road salt without comprehensive treatment. The all-round brake disc wear seen in May 2026 points to a vehicle that has covered significant mileage without disc replacement, so pad thickness and disc condition should be measured. The deteriorated nearside inner CV boot from May 2025 may have been replaced, but the joint should be checked for play or grease loss. Slight play in the offside track rod end from the same test also warrants a physical check for steering vagueness. The oil leak advisory from May 2025, described as not excessive, should be traced to its source, whether that is a cam cover gasket, oil filter housing, or crankshaft seal. The windscreen damage noted across multiple tests has not yet impaired the driver's view, but stone chips or cracks can propagate. Overall, the record describes a mechanically functional vehicle with cosmetic and surface-level deterioration typical of its age and mileage, rather than evidence of serious structural compromise or neglected safety-critical repairs.