2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · CF17 XRY

The 2017 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT on 23 June 2025 at 67,003 miles, where it passed with zero defects. This clean bill of health is significant because it follows a failure just four days earlier on 19 June 2025 at 66,834 miles for an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. The fact that this critical wear item was rectified immediately before the retest suggests the previous owner addressed the fault promptly rather than deferring it. The maintenance trend over the past three years shows a clear pattern of wear items being identified and resolved, though the recurrence of certain issues warrants closer scrutiny. The vehicle has covered approximately 20,735 miles in the three years between the June 2023 test at 46,268 miles and the June 2025 test at 67,003 miles, averaging just under 10,400 miles per year during that period. This is notably higher than the overall lifetime average of roughly 7,445 miles per year, indicating the car has seen heavier recent use. The jump from 56,217 miles in June 2024 to 67,003 miles by June 2025 alone accounts for 10,786 miles in a single year, which places accelerated wear on consumable components including tyres, brakes, and suspension bushes. A buyer should pay particular attention to the front suspension during any in-person inspection. The 2024 failure flagged deteriorated ball joint dust covers on both sides, and the 2025 failure identified a worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. Dust covers that fail prematurely often point to contamination ingress accelerating joint wear, so checking for play in both lower ball joints and inspecting the condition of all suspension bushes is advisable. The steering rack inner joint play noted as an advisory in both 2024 tests also deserves attention, as this can indicate wear in the rack itself or the inner tie rod ends that may worsen over time. The braking system has shown recurring attention across multiple tests. The 2024 failure identified worn rear brake discs and thin rear brake pads, while the 2023 and 2024 tests both flagged front tyre wear to near the legal limit. The fact that all four tyres were flagged for wear or perishing in 2024 suggests the vehicle may have been driven hard or left standing for periods, causing uneven wear patterns and rubber degradation. Any pre-purchase inspection should include a thorough check of disc thickness, pad depth, and tyre condition across all four corners, along with an underbody examination for corrosion given the age and mileage.