2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · DL67 AVX

The 2017 Nissan Qashqai presents a mixed maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT on 20 November 2025 at 59,815 miles passing cleanly with zero defects. That clean result is encouraging, but it sits directly alongside a same-day failure for a significantly worn nearside rear brake disc and pads worn below 1.5 mm. The fact that both a pass and a fail occurred on the identical date and mileage suggests the vehicle failed first, received brake rectification, and was retested successfully within hours. This pattern indicates reactive rather than proactive maintenance, with the owner addressing a critical braking defect only when forced by test failure. The overall trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving; it is inconsistent, with periods of neglect followed by last-minute corrections. The mileage progression is steady and unremarkable. The vehicle covered 53,846 miles by 5 November 2024 and reached 59,815 miles by 20 November 2025, adding 5,969 miles in just over twelve months. That sits comfortably within the typical annual range of roughly 6,600 miles for a nine-year-old vehicle. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest long-term standing or odometer anomalies. The record is continuous, with annual tests filed on or around November each year, so there is no evidence of extended periods off the road. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. In the November 2024 test at 53,846 miles, both track rod end ball joint dust covers were flagged as deteriorated, and the offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover was split, no longer preventing dirt ingress. These are critical protective boots; once compromised, water and grit accelerate wear on the joint itself, leading to play, vague steering, and potential failure. The nearside suspension arm ball joint cover was also severely deteriorated at the same test. Although the November 2025 pass shows no current advisories, dust cover degradation can recur if replacement boots are poor quality or if the underlying joints were already contaminated. A thorough check for play in the front suspension and steering, along with close inspection of all rubber gaiters, is essential. The braking system also warrants close scrutiny. The November 2024 failure flagged front brake pads nearly at the wear indicator and noted pitted or scored front and rear discs, though not seriously weakened. The November 2025 failure was more severe, with the nearside rear disc described as significantly and obviously worn. Pitting and scoring on discs reduce braking efficiency and increase pad wear, while a worn disc suggests the vehicle has been driven with pads below minimum thickness for some time. A buyer should measure remaining disc thickness and pad material, check for uneven wear across the rear axle, and verify that the handbrake holds firmly on a slope. The repeated brake defects across consecutive years point to a pattern of delayed servicing rather than a one-off oversight.