2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SW63 HFO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed the latest test in July 2025 at 72,807 miles, the tester identified a severely deteriorated nearside front drive shaft constant velocity boot and a frayed nearside front seat belt. These issues represent a regression from the clean records seen in 2022 and 2023, indicating that components are now reaching the end of their functional life due to age. At 13 years old, the recorded 72,807 miles is significantly low, averaging only approximately 5,600 miles per annum. This low usage is consistent across the timeline, with a gap of roughly 2,200 miles between the July 2024 and 2025 tests. However, low mileage often masks age-related degradation of rubber-based components. The 2021 advisory regarding a perishing offside rear tyre suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, causing the rubber to dry out despite the low tread depth. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the nearside front drive shaft to ensure no grease has escaped from the torn boot, which would lead to rapid joint failure. The thin rear brake pads noted in 2024 should also be verified to ensure they were replaced prior to the most recent test. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, the inspector should specifically check for structural corrosion on the chassis and cracks in suspension bushes, as these parts often fail through time and exposure to the elements rather than through mileage.