2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · LP67 JXD

Across five consecutive DVSA tests spanning from January 2022 through August 2025, this 2018 Nissan Qashqai has passed every examination with no advisories, warnings, or defects recorded whatsoever. That represents an unbroken four-year stretch of clean roadworthiness under the current testing regime, with the most recent pass on 13 August 2025 confirming a stable mechanical trajectory rather than any signs of deterioration. For a crossover of this age now approaching its eighth year, a completely advisory-free record is notable and indicates that the principal safety-critical systems examined at test — braking performance, suspension condition, tyre condition, exhaust integrity, emissions compliance, and structural corrosion — have all remained within DVSA pass thresholds at each annual check. The absence of any advisory pattern also means there are no flagged components currently on a watch list, which is a strong starting point for any prospective buyer. With 70,815 miles recorded against roughly eight years of age, this Qashqai has accumulated mileage at an annual rate of approximately 8,852 miles, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters for a family crossover in the UK. There are no unusual gaps between tests suggesting long periods off the road, nor are there any sudden jumps in recorded mileage that might indicate clocking concerns or erratic usage patterns. The test history shows a relatively even spread — January 2022, September 2022, September 2023, August 2024, and August 2025 — consistent with a vehicle that has been in regular daily use rather than one that has spent extended periods stationary. Mechanically, this steady accumulation profile tends to be kinder to components than either very high annual mileage or sporadic short journeys, as the engine, transmission, and ancillaries have been maintained in regular working order without the moisture build-up and oil starvation risks associated with prolonged standing. That said, a clean MOT record only confirms the vehicle met minimum legal standards on the day of test and does not preclude developing issues between examinations, particularly as the car approaches the upper end of its expected service life. A buyer should pay particular attention during a test drive to the suspension and steering behaviour, listening for any knocking or clonking over speed humps and uneven surfaces that might indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links, control arm bushes, or top mount bearings — components that frequently deteriorate on Qashqais of this generation but may not have been severe enough to trigger an advisory at the time of test. The steering should be checked for any vagueness, pulling to one side under braking, or clonking on full lock, as these can point to early wear in the front suspension geometry or track rod ends. The braking system, tyres, and exhaust should also be physically inspected at the point of purchase, as MOT test results do not retain a record of component condition beyond the test date. Brake discs and pads should be measured for remaining material, with particular attention to any lipping on the disc edges, while the tyres warrant checking for even wear across the tread, which can reveal underlying alignment or suspension issues. The underside of the vehicle is worth examining for any developing corrosion on the subframe, brake lines, and suspension components, given that the car is now in the age bracket where manufacturer-applied underseal begins to deteriorate. Finally, a service history verification is advisable to confirm that the timing chain, clutch, and dual-clutch transmission (if applicable) have been maintained in line with Nissan recommendations, as these items are not assessed during an MOT but represent the most significant mechanical outlay risks on a Qashqai of this age and mileage.