2011 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Diesel · SV11 XJD

The Nissan Qashqai currently holds a valid MOT pass, issued on 24 December 2025 at 159,697 miles, but the maintenance trend is one of neglect rather than careful upkeep. The most recent test was a resubmission following a failure just 24 hours prior, where the tester flagged multiple suspension, braking, and tyre defects. The pass certificate still carries two active advisories for a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and a worn, pitted rear brake disc. These are not fresh issues. They were present in the failed test and remain unresolved in the pass, suggesting the owner secured a pass without fully rectifying the underlying wear. The vehicle is roadworthy on paper, but the pattern of recurring faults points to a car that has been run on consumables well past safe margins. The mileage sits at 159,697 miles over roughly 15 years, averaging approximately 10,646 miles per year, which is typical for a family crossover of this age. The MOT record shows a gap of nearly two years between the December 2023 pass at 136,276 miles and the January 2025 test at 147,978 miles, representing roughly 11,700 miles in that period. The jump from 147,978 miles in January 2025 to 159,697 miles by December 2025 is more notable, covering approximately 11,700 miles in 11 months, which is a higher-than-average annual rate. This suggests increased use in the latter half of 2025, likely accelerating wear on components already showing fatigue. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering linkage. The December 2025 failure flagged excessive play in both nearside and offside front track rod end ball joints, along with an excessively worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. These are not minor advisories. They directly affect steering precision and vehicle stability. The January 2025 failure also identified excessively worn sub-frame pins or bushes on the nearside front and a split inner CV boot, both of which indicate the front-end components have been operating with compromised integrity for some time. Inspect the sub-frame, wishbones, and steering rack for corrosion and play, particularly around mounting points where galvanised coatings may have deteriorated. The braking system also warrants a thorough inspection. The December 2025 failure recorded front brake pads below 1.5mm, and the subsequent pass advisory still notes a worn and pitted rear brake disc. Repeated mentions of worn, pitted, or scored brake discs across multiple tests suggest the discs have been operating beyond their service limit for extended periods. Check the condition of all four discs for lipping, scoring, and heat discolouration, and verify the thickness of remaining pad material. The January 2025 failure also flagged both service and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirements, which, while rectified before the pass, indicates the braking system has been marginal at times. A physical inspection should include a road test to confirm there is no pulling, judder, or delayed pedal response under firm braking.