2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · FD17 LCL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test in March 2026. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, although the most recent record indicates a lapse in preventative care regarding the braking system. At 51,860 miles, the vehicle failed due to both nearside and offside front brake pads being below the legal thickness limit. This issue was rectified immediately, as the car passed just four miles later, suggesting the owner is responsive to safety-critical failures once identified. The mileage profile is consistently low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The data shows steady intervals between tests, moving from 26,285 miles in March 2023 to 51,864 miles in March 2026. This low-mileage usage generally reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain compared to high-average examples of this model. However, the low annual mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or corrosion on brake discs if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods between journeys. A buyer should personally inspect the front braking system to ensure the replacement pads were fitted correctly and that the discs show no signs of uneven scoring or pitting. Given the recent failure for thin pads, it is also prudent to check the calipers for signs of binding or seizing. Because the vehicle is of older age despite the low mileage, a thorough visual inspection of the suspension bushes and sidewalls for dry rot is essential, as these are common points of failure on low-mileage older cars that MOT tests do not always capture.