2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · ST64 PZM

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend in mechanical wear as the mileage has increased. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 152,276 miles only flagged an advisory for front tyres worn to the legal limit, this follows a shift from the clean records seen in earlier years. The transition from zero defects to multiple advisories regarding suspension and steering components suggests that high-mileage usage is now pushing parts beyond their service life. The mileage pattern reveals a significant surge in usage during the middle of the decade. Between June 2023 at 61,460 miles and August 2024 at 125,182 miles, the car covered over 63,000 miles in just sixteen months. This rapid accumulation far exceeds the noted annual average of 12,690 miles, indicating heavy motorway use or commercial application during that specific period. Such intensive operation explains the sudden deterioration of the front suspension and steering components noted in the 2024 inspection. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering assembly. The 2024 test highlighted play in suspension arm ball joints and worn bushes on both sides, alongside a persistent issue with damaged steering rack gaiters that appeared in both 2023 and 2024. These faults, if not addressed, will lead to premature steering rack failure and unpredictable handling handling. The edge-wear noted on the front tyres in 2025 also suggests a potential alignment issue that requires immediate verification to prevent further rapid degradation of new rubber.