2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · YH63 OTT

The 2013 Nissan Qashqai presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 25 November 2025 at 100,371 miles, passed with only a minor advisory for the offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit on its edge. This is a relatively clean bill of health compared to the preceding years. However, the trend across the full record is not one of steady improvement. The vehicle has a history of recurring advisories and failures concerning core steering and braking components, suggesting a pattern of deferred attention to wear items rather than a single catastrophic neglect. The current pass indicates these items were addressed, but the underlying pattern warrants caution. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. The record shows a jump of approximately 7,143 miles between the December 2024 test at 93,274 miles and the November 2025 test at 100,371 miles. This aligns with the vehicle's long-term average of roughly 7,721 miles per year, indicating regular use without significant periods of standing or sudden high-mileage accumulation. The data set is complete with no notable gaps, providing a reliable chronological view of the vehicle's wear and repair history. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering linkage. The December 2024 test, both failed and passed on the same day, flagged slight play in the nearside and offside front track rod end ball joints and the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. While these were rectified for the pass, the recurrence of such advisories points to a component life cycle that may be nearing its end. The condition of these joints, along with the inner CV joint boots, should be checked for any fresh play or deterioration. The nearside front inner drive shaft constant velocity boot was noted as split in the December 2023 failure, a critical item for preventing dirt ingress and joint failure. Its current condition must be verified. The braking system also demands scrutiny. Worn front brake discs have been a persistent advisory in every test from December 2023 through December 2024. Although the most recent test did not flag them, the history suggests the discs and pads are a regular consumable item on this vehicle. A buyer should check for lipping, thickness, and any uneven wear. The offside front tyre wear pattern noted in the latest advisory is a potential indicator of misalignment or worn suspension geometry, linking back to the previously flagged steering components. A four-wheel alignment check is advisable.