2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SL61 WCJ

This 2011 Nissan Qashqai currently holds a valid MOT that is approximately seven months old, having passed on 25 November 2025 at 111,075 miles following a same-day retest. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring brake and suspension advisories that suggest a pattern of deferred rather than proactive upkeep. The initial failure on 25 November 2025 flagged a fractured nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and rear brake pads below 1.5 mm, both of which were rectified before the pass. Front brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored on both the fail and pass certificates, indicating the discs were replaced or refinished but remain a known weak point. A buyer should treat the current MOT as a snapshot rather than a guarantee of long-term care. The vehicle has covered 111,075 miles over roughly fifteen years, averaging approximately 7,405 miles per year, which is typical for its age and does not raise odometer concerns. Mileage progression is steady, with 79,134 miles recorded on 18 November 2022, 87,853 miles on 18 November 2023, 100,063 miles on 16 November 2024, and 111,075 miles on 25 November 2025. The jump of nearly 11,000 miles between November 2024 and November 2025 is the most pronounced annual increase in the record, suggesting heavier recent use, possibly commuting or longer journeys. No significant gaps in the MOT chain are visible, with tests recorded annually in November across the last four years, which supports continuous use rather than prolonged standing. Brake system wear is the most persistent theme in this record. Front brake discs have been flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in three of the last four tests, including both the November 2024 and November 2025 passes. Rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin in November 2024 and failed outright in November 2025 at under 1.5 mm. A buyer should inspect the current disc thickness, pad condition, and caliper operation, paying particular attention to any uneven wear or binding that could indicate caliper seizure. Suspension components also warrant close examination. The fractured nearside front anti-roll bar linkage in November 2025 and the slight play recorded in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint in November 2023 suggest the front-end linkages and bushes have been under stress and may require ongoing attention. Tyre wear has appeared repeatedly as an advisory, with both front tyres flagged in November 2024 and the nearside rear tyre flagged in both November 2023 and November 2024, all described as worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge. This pattern points to possible alignment issues or suspension geometry wear, particularly given the track rod end play noted on the nearside rear in November 2023. A buyer should check for uneven tyre wear, test steering precision, and inspect track rod ends, suspension bushes, and coil springs for deterioration. While the record shows no structural corrosion or emissions failures, the cumulative picture is one of a vehicle that has been kept on the road rather than maintained ahead of wear, and a thorough pre-purchase inspection of brakes, steering, and suspension is strongly advisable.