2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · WN64 XRB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift towards reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test on October 31, 2025 at 116,408 miles resulted in advisories for a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and thin brake pads on both sides. This indicates that after a period of clean records in 2024, mechanical wear components are now reaching the end of their service life and require attention. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per annum. Between September 2022 and October 2025, the car covered 31,519 miles, representing a steady usage pattern. A notable data point occurs in October 2023 when the vehicle failed the initial test at 88,572 miles due to excessively worn inner suspension arm pins and bushes on both sides. The fact it passed the retest two miles later suggests the owner addressed these specific faults immediately upon failure. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry and braking system. The recurring issues with suspension arm bushes and the subsequent play in the ball joint suggest the front end is under significant stress or has utilized lower-quality components. Given the advisory for thin brake pads in the 2025 test, the remaining life of the discs should be evaluated for uneven wear or excessive scoring. It is also advisable to check the rubber boots on the drives shafts and arms to ensure the previous repairs to the bushes have not been offset by new leaks or tearing.