2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SG13 FBO

The 2013 Nissan Qashqai holds a current MOT pass as of 1 August 2025 at 104,258 miles, confirming immediate roadworthiness. The maintenance trend reveals a pattern of clearing failures on retest, yet the recurrence of parking brake inefficiency and front suspension defects across multiple cycles points to a persistent or worsening issue in those specific systems rather than a consistently clean history. Between the May 2023 pass at 93,591 miles and the August 2025 pass at 104,258 miles, the odometer advanced 10,667 miles in roughly fifteen months, indicating a period of rapid accumulation. The subsequent four months to the August 2025 test added only 4,587 miles, suggesting the vehicle saw lighter use or periods of standing after the retest. The annual average of approximately 8,000 miles is typical for the age, but the sharp mid-2023 to mid-2025 spike warrants clarification on how the car was driven during that interval. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension components thoroughly, as both Macpherson strut ball joints and the offside track rod end ball joint have been flagged for excessive wear or play across recent failures. The parking brake system demands particular attention because it has failed three tests in two years, with the most recent noting the offside side completely inoperative. The recurring oil leak, described as not excessive, should be traced to its source to assess whether a gasket or seal is deteriorating, while the front brake discs and exhaust system should be checked for scoring and leaks that have appeared as advisories or defects previously.