2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · FN17 RGZ

The 2017 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and consistently clean maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 4 October 2025 at 65,325 miles passing without any defects recorded. This marks three consecutive years of fault-free tests following a minor anomaly in 2023, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a roadworthy standard in recent times. The absence of advisories or failures across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests no ongoing mechanical or structural concerns have been identified by examiners, though the record alone cannot guarantee the current condition between test dates. The mileage accumulation pattern shows a steady and relatively light recent usage. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered approximately 12,279 miles over three years, averaging roughly 4,000 miles per annum. This is notably lower than the vehicle's lifetime average of around 7,258 miles per year across its nine-year lifespan, which may indicate a shift toward shorter, more local journeys in recent ownership. A data anomaly appears in the 2023 record where two tests are logged on 2 October 2023 at the identical mileage of 57,539 miles, one marked as failed and one as passed, both showing no defects recorded. This likely represents a same-day retest scenario, though the identical defect-free entries suggest a possible recording discrepancy rather than a genuine mechanical failure. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus on age-related wear rather than recurring faults. At nine years old, suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers merit close inspection for deterioration, particularly if the low recent mileage has involved urban driving over speed bumps and potholes. Brake discs and pads should be measured for thickness and corrosion, as light use can cause surface rust that may not trigger an MOT failure but affects braking efficiency. Tyre condition and manufacturing date codes deserve attention, as rubber hardens with age regardless of tread depth. The exhaust system and underbody structure should be examined for corrosion, especially around suspension mounting points, the subframe, and the exhaust mounting rubbers. While no structural rust has been flagged in recent tests, a nine-year-old vehicle operating in UK conditions remains susceptible to surface and potentially penetrating corrosion in critical load-bearing areas. Steering rack boots and driveshaft gaiters should be checked for splits that could lead to premature joint wear. The clean record implies diligent ownership, but a physical inspection remains essential to verify the condition of these components that deteriorate with time as much as with mileage.