2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DP66 KMX

The most recent MOT test on 4 July 2025 at 61,650 miles returned a pass, though the tester recorded worn front brake discs as an minor advisory. This outcome follows a pattern of persistent brake wear across the entire visible history. The maintenance trajectory shows a worsening brake system rather than resolving it: front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in June 2022 at 34,764 miles, again in June 2023 at 41,952 miles with an additional note of very low thickness, then failed on 16 July 2024 at 50,266 miles for pads below 1.5 mm, with a pass the following day after presumably only pad replacement. The reappearance of disc wear twelve months later indicates the braking system has received partial, reactive attention rather than thorough overhaul. Annual mileage has remained remarkably consistent, averaging approximately 6,850 miles per year over nine years. The recorded intervals show 7,188 miles between June 2023 and July 2024, and 11,384 miles between July 2024 and July 2025, the latter suggesting increased recent use. No prolonged stationary periods are evident. The 2023 test also flagged a nail in the nearside rear tyre, a minor consumable issue, though the absence of tyre-related failures otherwise suggests basic tyre maintenance has been adequate. The brake history, however, dominates the record and points to deferred or minimal intervention. A prospective buyer should prioritise a detailed brake system inspection beyond pad thickness alone. The July 2025 advisory for worn front discs at 61,650 miles, following repeated pad replacements, raises the likelihood of uneven disc surfaces, caliper piston binding, or pad material transfer causing accelerated wear. The rear brakes have not been mentioned in the record, yet the front-heavy braking pattern on a Qashqai can mask rear caliper seizure if not tested properly. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and underbody structural integrity should also be examined given the vehicle's age, though no specific faults appear in the MOT history. Exhaust emissions were not flagged, suggesting the catalytic converter and DPF are functioning within parameters. The absence of corrosion advisories is encouraging for a nine-year-old vehicle, though this does not eliminate the need to inspect sill seams and subframe mounting points. Overall, the record indicates a mechanically functional vehicle with a single-system neglect pattern centred on brake maintenance, a red flag for ongoing running costs rather than immediate roadworthiness failure.