2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SG13 FBU

In the December 2025 test at 107,412 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The preceding December 2024 test at 99,842 miles had a failure citing front headlamp main‑beam loss, offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover breached, and offside rear service brake binding. A same‑day pass noted only the brake binding, indicating that the identified issues were rectified before the end of the year. The recent clean pass demonstrates an improving trend after a cluster of faults in 2024, and the vehicle is currently roadworthy. The car is 13 years old with 107,412 miles, averaging roughly 8,260 miles per year, which is typical for its age. Between the 2023‑12‑02 test (89,042 miles) and the 2024‑12‑09 test (99,842 miles) mileage rose by about 10,800 miles in roughly a year, slightly above the long‑term average. The interval from the 2024‑12‑09 test to the latest 2025‑12‑22 test added 7,570 miles, showing a slower accumulation. MOT entries remain spaced annually, with the most recent test occurring about seven months before the current date. The history reveals recurring suspension wear: in 2023 the nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover was severely deteriorated and the offside ball joint showed slight play; in 2024 the offside arm was excessively worn and the nearside dust cover no longer prevented dirt ingress. Brake wear is also evident: front pads were thin in 2021, rear pads fell below 1.5 mm and rear discs were significantly worn in 2021, and rear service brake binding appeared in 2024. Earlier tests recorded front brake disc lip, an oil leak, and a heat‑shield rattle in 2018. The vehicle has been fitted with undertrays and was noted as undersealed in 2022, indicating some corrosion protection. A prospective buyer should request a visual inspection of the front suspension arm ball joints and their dust covers, check brake pad thicknesses and disc surfaces for uneven wear, verify that all wheel nuts are present and torqued, examine the underbody for corrosion or missing undertrays, test the horn and headlamp main beam, and assess tyre tread depth on the offside front tyre. Any oil leak or heat‑shield rattle should also be investigated. The recent clean MOT suggests the vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the cumulative wear in suspension and brake components warrants a thorough physical inspection before purchase.