2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · FN17 LLC

The most recent DVSA MOT examination for this 2017 Nissan Qashqai was conducted on 18 March 2026, resulting in a clean pass certificate with no advisories or defects recorded, indicating the car is currently roadworthy at the point of test. Reviewing the broader history, the vehicle has consistently passed its annual MOT inspections, save for a single major failure in March 2020 concerning a central rear seat belt buckle that was not functioning as intended, which was presumably rectified to achieve a pass the following day. The maintenance trend shows some wear progression in the braking system, with advisories appearing in the 2023 and 2025 tests regarding thinning brake pads and disc wear, though these were minor and the intervening 2024 test was clean. The absence of any advisories on the most recent test suggests that the wear items previously noted have been attended to, indicating a stable maintenance pattern rather than a worsening or rapidly deteriorating one. However, the recurrence of brake-related advisories over a two to three year cycle is a typical pattern for a vehicle of this age and mileage, and should inform any prospective buyer that further brake component replacement may be due within the next service interval. With 77,159 miles recorded over approximately nine years, this Qashqai averages roughly 8,573 miles per annum, which is broadly consistent with typical UK usage for a family SUV of this age. There are no significant gaps in the recorded odometer readings across the MOT certificates, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular use rather than left standing for prolonged periods. This level of consistent, moderate annual mileage is generally favourable, indicating that core mechanical components such as the engine, transmission, clutch, and drivetrain have been worked through their intended operational range without the harsh effects of either excessive high-mileage wear or the corrosion risks associated with long-term standing. The mileage accumulation appears steady, which typically correlates with a well-exercised vehicle where oils, seals, and gaskets have remained lubricated and functional. For a prospective buyer, the brake-related advisories from the 2023 and 2025 tests merit direct physical inspection. Although the most recent test recorded no defects, brake pads and discs are wear items that progress with mileage, and the pitting or scoring noted on the front and rear discs in 2025 suggests the previous replacement may have involved only the pads rather than the discs themselves. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing from the brakes, feel for any pulsation or shudder through the steering wheel or brake pedal that would indicate disc warping, and check for any pulling to one side under braking that could suggest a binding caliper or uneven pad deposition. Inspect the brake discs visually for a pronounced lip on the perimeter, a blueing of the disc surface indicating overheating, or any visible corrosion between the disc and hub face. Given the advisory history, budgeting for a full front and rear brake disc and pad replacement within the next ten to fifteen thousand miles would be a prudent contingency. Beyond the recorded MOT defects, a nine-year-old vehicle with this mileage profile warrants several age-appropriate physical inspections. Check the tyre sidewalls carefully for cracking, perishing, or ozone damage, as tyres degrade with age regardless of tread depth, and any date code older than five years from the sidewall DOT stamp should prompt replacement. Examine the 12 volt battery health, as original units in Nissans of this era commonly fail between seven and nine years of age, particularly if the vehicle has been subject to short urban journeys. Inspect the coolant, brake fluid, and automatic or manual gearbox oil for time-based degradation rather than purely mileage-based servicing intervals, ensuring the brake fluid has been changed within the last two years due to its hygroscopic nature. Finally, examine the suspension components including coil springs, anti-roll bar bushes, and drop links for any corrosion or splitting, as UK road salt exposure over nine winters will have taken a cumulative effect on rubber bushings and exposed ferrous parts, even on a regularly driven example.