2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · VF18 EFT

The 2018 Nissan Qashqai presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 10 March 2026 at 101,329 miles passed, but the tester flagged a worn nearside front tyre and degraded front suspension bushes on the offside. These are not critical failures, yet they indicate the car is entering a phase where wear components need closer attention. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving. A clean pass in February 2024 at 74,422 miles was followed by a failed test in March 2025 at 90,160 miles for worn brake pads on three corners, then a clean retest the same day. That brake wear appeared suddenly over roughly 16,000 miles, suggesting either a period of harder use or a missed inspection interval. The current advisories on suspension bushes point to gradual deterioration rather than a sudden fault, which is typical at this mileage. The car has covered 101,329 miles in just over eight years, averaging around 12,666 miles per year. That is above the typical UK average and implies sustained, regular use rather than long periods standing idle. The mileage progression is fairly consistent: 58,390 miles in March 2023, 74,422 miles in February 2024, 90,660 miles in March 2025, and 101,329 miles in March 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops, so the record appears genuine and continuous. High annual mileage accelerates wear on consumables and structural components, particularly brakes, tyres, suspension bushes, and exhaust systems. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The March 2026 advisories for worn offside front suspension arm and rod bushes suggest the front end has taken a steady toll from mileage and road conditions. Check for play in the front wishbones, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links, and look for uneven tyre wear that could confirm alignment issues. The March 2025 failure for thin brake pads on the nearside front, offside rear, and nearside rear indicates the braking system has been worked hard. Inspect disc thickness, caliper slide pins, and the condition of the rear calipers, which can bind and cause uneven pad wear. At this mileage, also examine the exhaust for corrosion, particularly around joints and the back box, and assess the condition of the subframe and underbody for surface rust or structural weakness.