2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · SM18 AGX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a period of inconsistent maintenance. The most recent test on 22 September 2025 at 55,286 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a successful retest on 16 October 2024, which corrected several failures identified just five days earlier. The transition from the multiple failures in October 2024 to the clean passes in late 2024 and 2025 suggests that the previous owner addressed the necessary mechanical repairs and consumables. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical low-to-mid usage pattern for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 6,911 miles per year, which is well within the expected range for this age. A notable jump in mileage occurred between December 2023 at 37,490 miles and October 2024 at 53,975 miles, representing roughly 16,500 miles in ten months. While this is a higher annual rate than the overall average, it does not indicate excessive wear that would compromise the vehicle's long-term integrity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyre condition. The MOT history shows a recurring trend of thinning brake pads and pitted front brake discs, specifically flagged in April 2023 and again during the October 2024 failure. Although these were passed in subsequent tests, the pattern suggests the vehicle is approaching the end of a service interval for these components. The tester also noted tyre wear and perishing in previous years, so a thorough check of the tread depth and sidewall integrity is necessary to ensure the current set is not nearing the legal limit. The October 2024 failure also highlighted missing wheel bolts, a significant safety concern that was rectified before the passing test. While the recent clean records are encouraging, the history of consumable wear implies that maintenance has been reactive rather than proactive. Verifying the recent replacement of brake pads and discs through service receipts would provide additional confidence that the vehicle is currently in a sound mechanical state.