2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · LS17 LMJ

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2017 Nissan Qashqai was conducted on 4 July 2025 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating a clean bill of roadworthiness at that point. The four-year MOT history available shows a pass in March 2022, a pass in July 2023, a failure in July 2024 with no defects recorded on the certificate, and the subsequent pass in July 2025. While the 2024 failure entry lacks specific defect information in the data provided, the absence of any recorded advisories on the most recent pass suggests the vehicle has either had any previously identified issues rectified to a satisfactory standard or that no marginal wear items were identified by the examiner at the time of test. Overall, the maintenance trend appears stable rather than deteriorating, and a prospective buyer should still request sight of the actual 2024 failure documentation to understand what specifically caused the refusal, as this is critical context for evaluating the vehicle's true mechanical condition. With a recorded mileage of 61,124 miles over approximately nine years, this Qashqai is covering roughly 6,792 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of its age and class and is neither so high as to imply excessive component wear nor so low as to suggest prolonged periods of standing. There are no notable mileage gaps between the recorded MOT tests that would indicate extended inactivity, and the progression from 2022 onwards suggests the vehicle has been in regular use throughout its life. This pattern of consistent, moderate usage is generally favourable from a mechanical perspective, as it allows consumables such as brake discs, tyres, and suspension components to wear evenly and prevents the issues associated with vehicles that have been left stationary for prolonged periods, such as brake disc corrosion, seized calipers, and degraded rubber components. Given the relatively clean MOT record and the absence of recorded advisories, the buyer should focus inspection efforts on age and mileage-related wear items that may not yet have failed an MOT but could be approaching the end of their useful life. The tyres warrant close scrutiny for uneven tread wear across the axle, which could point to alignment or suspension geometry issues, and importantly for sidewall perishing or cracking given that the original tyres would be approaching nine years of age regardless of tread depth. The braking system should be examined for disc lipping, surface corrosion, and caliper slider stiffness, particularly as the front discs on a Qashqai of this mileage may be approaching the point where replacement becomes advisable. A thorough test drive should include listening for any suspension knocks or clonks over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or strut top mount bearings common on this model. Additional age-appropriate checks should include verification of the 12V battery health, as units of this vintage frequently suffer reduced cranking performance and may be due for replacement, particularly if the vehicle has seen short-trip urban use. All fluid services should be confirmed including engine oil and filter changes, brake fluid replacement on a calendar basis regardless of mileage, and coolant renewal, as the latter is often overlooked by previous owners and can lead to internal corrosion and water pump failures if left beyond manufacturer intervals. The timing chain on the 1.2 DIG-T and 1.3 DIG-T petrol engines fitted to later Qashqais of this generation is known to be a service item that can stretch over time, producing a characteristic rattling noise on cold start, so this should be specifically listened for during the test drive and the service history consulted for evidence of replacement. Finally, the underside of the vehicle should be examined for any signs of fluid leaks, exhaust corrosion particularly around the front flex joint and rear silencer, and any structural corrosion to the inner sills and subframe mounting areas, all of which would be material considerations for a vehicle now entering its tenth year of service.