2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · J3 HEE

The 2017 Nissan Qashqai presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 March 2026 at 51,640 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. A failed entry on the same date at 51,637 miles shows no defects listed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in March 2025, February 2024, and March 2023 all passed cleanly with no advisories, confirming a consistent absence of escalating wear. The recorded mileage of 51,640 against an approximate nine-year age equates to roughly 5,738 miles per year, which is low for a 2017 crossover. Annual increments stayed modest: 40,612 miles in March 2023, 43,570 in February 2024, 48,275 in March 2025, and 51,640 by March 2026. The clean record across those dates suggests light use and no sudden accumulation that would accelerate drivetrain or suspension fatigue. Low standing mileage can permit corrosion or perished rubber where the car sat unused, though the tester logged none. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely periods of inactivity. Examine subframes and sills for structural rust, as MOT passes with no advisories do not preclude early corrosion hidden from the annual test. Verify the tyres, wiper blades, and fluid condition match the low-mileage profile before purchase.