2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · SV11 XJF

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness profile due to a significant decline in condition following a long period of stability. While it passed the MOT in September 2024 at 64,415 miles, this followed a major failure just one day prior at 64,414 miles. The maintenance trend is worsening, as the vehicle moved from a clean record in 2017 to multiple simultaneous mechanical, electrical, and structural defects, indicating that preventative upkeep has been neglected until the test forced intervention. The mileage pattern is unusually low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. However, the data reveals a critical seven-year gap with no recorded tests between the October 2017 test at 60,255 miles and the September 2024 test. This 4,160-mile interval suggests the car sat for long periods or was used very infrequently, which explains the advanced perishing of rubber components and the onset of corrosion on metal surfaces rather than wear from high mileage. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the extensive corrosion noted across the front and rear sub-frames and all suspension arms. The tester flagged these as not seriously weakened in 2024, but rust on structural components of this age progresses rapidly if left untreated. The binding offside front brake caliper and the corrosion on the rear brake hoses require a thorough check to ensure the braking system is not seizing or prone to sudden failure under pressure. Electrical attention is also required as the 2024 failure noted an inoperative engine management light and a stability control fault. These issues suggest underlying electronic faults that were only partially addressed. Furthermore, the cracking and perishing of multiple tyres are a direct result of age-related degradation, necessitating immediate replacement regardless of the remaining tread depth.