2021 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · FN21 VBA

A consistent picture of roadworthiness emerges from this Qashqai's MOT record, though one notable failure does punctuate an otherwise clean history. The vehicle passed both its 2024 and 2025 tests cleanly aside from advisory items, but the most recent test on 17 August 2026 initially failed on a non-functional nearside front fog lamp and an offside rear nail in tyre, before being recorded as a pass on the same day with no defects recorded. That dual entry strongly suggests the defects were rectified at the test station itself, meaning the vehicle currently sits in roadworthy condition but has demonstrated a recent minor electrical and tyre vulnerability. The 2025 advisory cluster is the more substantive mechanical indicator, flagging front brake disc surface degradation and worn front suspension bushes on both sides alongside tyres approaching the legal limit. This combination points to a front axle package that has seen normal wear commensurate with the mileage, rather than any acute or premature failure. With a recorded mileage of 54,612 against an age of approximately five years, this Qashqai is accumulating around 10,900 miles annually, a rate that sits squarely in the typical band for a family crossover of this vintage. There are no extended gaps between annual tests that would suggest prolonged standing, and the mileage progression between tests appears steady and consistent. This kind of usage is the kinder end of the spectrum for component longevity: brake discs, pads, tyres and suspension bushes will have been worked regularly without being subjected to the heavy urban stop-start cycles that accelerate wear on these parts. Mechanically, this translates to components that have aged predictably rather than components that have suffered from either neglect or overwork. Given the 2025 advisories, particular attention should be paid to the front suspension and braking system during any physical inspection and test drive. The worn front bushes on both bottom arms are a known wear point on Qashqai vehicles of this generation and can progress into more pronounced play; on a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps, uneven road surfaces, or when steering from lock to lock at low speed. The scored front brake discs, although not deemed seriously weakened at the time of test, are worth scrutinising for pedal judder under firm braking, and the discs should be inspected for lipping at the outer edge and for any visible ridging on the friction surface. Because the same test flagged front tyres worn close to the limit, the current tyres should be checked for remaining tread depth, even wear across the tread, and any feathering that might point to alignment issues stemming from the worn bushes. The 2026 failure items, although resolved on the day, still warrant a basic functional check before purchase. Confirm that both front fog lamps illuminate correctly when switched on, as a single failed bulb on a Qashqai of this age is a common minor electrical issue. The offside rear tyre should be examined internally and externally for any repair patches or slow punctures that may have been the source of the nail entry, as a poorly executed repair can compromise structural integrity. Beyond the flagged items, a general walkaround for any corrosion around the wheel arches, sills and underbody is worthwhile given the vehicle's age, and the test drive should include an assessment of steering behaviour at speed, with any pulling to one side or vagueness around the centre point noted as it could indicate either alignment drift or progression of the previously flagged front suspension wear.