2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DS67 FVB

A repeated and escalating concern with the front braking system and tyre tread depth is the most consistent mechanical theme in this Qashqai's MOT history. Front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin at the 2025 test, then recorded as being less than 1.5 mm thick on a dangerous failure in March 2026, an item that was clearly attended to given the vehicle passed the following day, albeit with a continued advisory for worn but not excessive front brake discs. Tyre tread depth has been a recurring and serious issue, with dangerous failures recorded for both nearside front and offside front tyres in 2025, and for nearside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres at the 2026 failure, suggesting that tyre replacement cycles on this car have been tight and that tread wear may be occurring faster than expected. The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, but the proximity of the dangerous failure the day before, together with the persistent front brake disc advisory, indicates a vehicle whose consumable wear should not be assumed to be fully resolved simply because it holds a current pass certificate. The recorded mileage of 98,320 over approximately nine years equates to an average annual accumulation of around 10,900 miles, which is broadly typical for a family crossover of this age and segment. There are no unusual gaps in the testing history, with annual tests recorded continuously from 2021 through to early 2026, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. That consistency of use is mechanically relevant because steady, moderate mileage tends to keep components such as the braking system, suspension, exhaust and drivetrain working through their normal service life, whereas a car that has sat idle for long stretches can suffer from seized calipers, perished rubber, corroded brake lines and deteriorated tyre sidewalls even at lower mileages. Here, the wear pattern shown by the MOT data is consistent with a car that is being driven, but whose consumables, particularly front pads and tyres, are demanding frequent attention. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas for physical inspection and test drive evaluation mirror exactly the components that have appeared repeatedly in the MOT record. The front braking system should be examined closely: feel for any vibration or judder through the steering wheel under firm braking, which would suggest the front discs have worn beyond their useful thickness or developed hot spots, and listen for any grinding or squealing that would indicate pad material has again worn low. The nearside front suspension arm bush flagged in 2024 should be checked for renewed play by pushing down firmly on each front corner and listening for clonks or knocking over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, as well as any vagueness or knocking through the steering when turning on full lock. All four tyres should be inspected for both legal tread depth and any uneven wear, particularly on the inner or outer edges, which on a Qashqai of this mileage can point to worn suspension bushes, weak springs or geometry out of alignment. Given the cumulative nature of the brake and tyre findings, any test drive should specifically include a sustained motorway section to assess for any brake fade, pulling or steering vibration under load, as well as a series of low-speed stops to confirm the pedal feels firm and progressive. The rear tyres flagged for cracking and perishing back in 2022 should be checked for sidewall deterioration, as rubber of that age can perish regardless of tread depth. Under the vehicle, particular attention should be paid to the front brake pipes and flexible hoses for any corrosion or weeping, and to the general condition of the undertray and suspension arms for any fresh rust. Finally, the fact that the most recent pass was achieved only one day after a dangerous failure means the rectification work, particularly the new front brake pads, should be verified by inspecting the date code on the tyres and, if possible, confirming the brake disc and pad replacement with a service invoice, as this will establish whether the underlying wear pattern has genuinely been resolved or is likely to recur at the next test.