2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DP17 HXG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive repairs. While it passed the most recent test in February 2026 at 90,998 miles, the tester identified severely deteriorated dust covers on both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints. This represents a departure from the clean records seen in 2022 and 2025, suggesting that suspension components are now reaching the end of their operational life simultaneously. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical UK domestic-use profile, averaging approximately 10,100 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with annual intervals of roughly 7,000 to 12,000 miles, moving from 52,379 miles in February 2022 to over 90,000 miles today. This suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which helps prevent internal engine issues and brake-related corrosion, though it also places expected wear on rubber components and mechanical linkages. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the noted ball joint dust covers have not resulted in internal play or grease loss. The previous mention of impact damage to both nearside doors in 2024 warrants a close check for structural alignment and panel repair quality that an MOT test might miss. Given the current mileage and the recent suspension advisory, verifying the condition of the coil springs and the integrity of the rubber bushings is essential as these are the next likely points of failure for a vehicle of this age and usage.