2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · BT67 XEO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a sudden decline in proactive maintenance. While it passed the test on 16 April 2026 at 39,137 miles, it had failed just hours that same day due to multiple safety-related defects. The trend shows a shift from a perfectly clean record between 2023 and 2025 to a state where essential wear items are being ignored until they reach a failure point. At nine years old, the 2017 Qashqai has significantly low annual mileage, averaging approximately 4,350 miles per year. The data reveals a gap in usage between the April 2025 test at 29,593 miles and the April 2026 test, where the vehicle covered nearly 10,000 miles in twelve months. This low-use profile often leads to the degradation of rubber components due to age rather than movement, which is consistent with the perishing and cracking of the tyres noted in the latest inspection report. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly closely, as the April 2026 test flagged worn bushes on both lower suspension arms and a torn dust cover on the offside front anti-roll bar linkage. Although these did not cause an immediate failure, they represent the beginning of mechanical play that will worsen. The failure regarding thin rear brake pads further suggests the owner is waiting for MOT deadlines rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The tyres also require immediate replacement as the nearside front is at the 2mm legal limit and the rears show of structural cracking and uneven wear.