2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · LF67 EOL

The 2017 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable mechanical trajectory, passing its most recent MOT on 2025-10-13 at 64,737 miles with only minor advisories. The tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin, a recurring consumable issue that does not indicate a worsening structural or mechanical risk. Overall, the maintenance trend remains stable, with no dangerous failures recorded across the vehicle's history. The transition from front brake pad wear in 2021 to rear pad wear in 2024 and 2025 reflects standard braking dynamics for this model, where duty cycles shift wear patterns over time. Covering roughly 7,193 miles per year, the mileage accumulation is entirely typical for a nine-year-old vehicle, ruling out the extreme stress of high-mileage fleet use or the stale fluid issues associated with prolonged standing. The recorded intervals show consistent annual testing around October, with steady odometer jumps: 7,230 miles between 2022 and 2023, 7,030 miles between 2023 and 2024, and 6,420 miles between 2024 and 2025. This gradual decrease in annual mileage suggests the previous owner transitioned the car from regular commuting to lighter local use, which typically reduces wear on suspension bushes and drivetrain components but can accelerate tyre degradation due to less frequent rotation. Buyers should inspect the rear brake discs for scoring, as repeated pad wear advisories in 2024 and 2025 suggest the calipers may be sticking or the discs are approaching minimum thickness. The recurring tyre advisories demand close scrutiny of the sidewall structural integrity. In the 2023 test at 51,287 miles, the tester flagged cracking and perishing on the rear tyres, an issue raised again in 2022 at 43,297 miles. Although the front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit on the edges in 2024, indicating possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes, the rear tyre perishing points toward dry rot rather than mechanical wear. A physical inspection must verify the current tyre date codes and check for sidewall splits, as aged rubber poses a genuine blowout risk regardless of remaining tread depth.