2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · WM63 OBT

This Qashqai presents a largely unblemished roadworthiness profile, with the most recent test on 13 January 2026 returning a pass and no advisory items recorded against any inspected component. The vehicle has cleared its annual examination in each of the three years prior to that date, also without defects, indicating a consistent pattern of structural and mechanical compliance at the point of inspection. The only irregularities in the record are paired pass and fail entries on the same date in both 2024 and 2026; this is a routine administrative occurrence whereby a vehicle fails on initial presentation, the defect is rectified off-site, and the car is subsequently resubmitted and recorded as passed on the same day. The absence of any defect notes on either side of these paired entries suggests the failures were minor and quickly resolved, leaving no lingering mechanical concerns flagged by the examiner. Overall, the trend is one of stable, dependable compliance with no recorded advisories that would point toward chronic wear or developing faults. With twelve years of use and 102,172 miles on the odometer, this Qashqai is accumulating mileage at approximately 8,514 miles per annum, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a family crossover of its age. The annual mileage progression between tests appears steady and proportional, with no significant gaps in testing history that might indicate prolonged periods off the road, and no sudden jumps in recorded mileage that would raise questions about clock integrity or inconsistent usage. This consistent annual accumulation suggests the vehicle has been in regular service rather than subjected to either long-term storage or unusually high-mileage driving, both of which carry their own mechanical consequences. At this mileage point, the engine, transmission, and drivetrain components will have seen substantial but not extreme service, placing the car firmly in the mid-to-late phase of its expected mechanical life. For a prospective buyer, the absence of advisory notes means there are no specific flagged components requiring immediate attention, but the mileage level still warrants a thorough physical inspection focused on the items most likely to require attention at this stage of a Qashqai's life. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbones, front strut top mounts, and anti-roll bar drop links, which are known wear items on this generation of Qashqai and would typically be flagged in MOT advisories by now if deterioration had become visible to the examiner. Check for any pulling to one side under braking or a soft or spongy pedal feel, both of which could indicate binding or partially seized front brake calipers, a common issue on higher-mileage examples even when the brake components themselves have not yet reached the wear limit. Pay attention to steering precision and any looseness or rattling through the rack, as the electric power steering system and its associated column components can develop play with age and mileage. Given the unrecorded nature of the MOT history beyond the pass/fail outcomes, it is also prudent to physically inspect the underbody and structural areas that the examiner would have been obliged to comment upon had corrosion been apparent. Look for any surface rust or corrosion bubbling along the rear axle mounting points, underbody seams, and around the suspension turrets, as the Qashqai of this era is known to develop cosmetic corrosion in these regions before any structural compromise occurs. Inspect the exhaust system from the catalytic converter rearward for any signs of blowing, cracking at the flexible joints, or insecure mountings, as these components often degrade silently between tests. Finally, verify that all dashboard warning lamps extinguish promptly after engine start, that the engine pulls cleanly without misfires or excessive vibration from the timing chain area, and that there are no signs of oil leakage from the valve cover gasket or around the oil filter housing, as these are recurring service items on the 1.5 and 1.6 dCi units commonly fitted to this model and may not have been flagged if not severe enough to constitute an MOT failure.