2007 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Diesel · NG57 XLO

The 2007 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 16 January 2023 at 116,279 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health, following a pattern of largely successful tests, suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a competent standard, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults flagged by the testing regime. The mileage accumulation is remarkably linear and typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the January 2021 test at 103,068 miles and the January 2023 test at 116,279 miles, the car covered approximately 13,211 miles over two years, equating to roughly 6,600 miles annually. This is a normal usage pattern. A notable gap exists, however, as no MOT record is held for 2024 or 2025. The car has been stationary or used very little for over three years, a period long enough for components like brakes, tyres, and rubber bushes to deteriorate from disuse. Given the clean MOT history, there are no recurring faults to directly highlight. The two recorded failures in December 2020 and January 2022 both list no defects, indicating administrative or minor rectification issues rather than serious mechanical faults. A prospective buyer should therefore focus on assessing the condition of components susceptible to age-related degradation after prolonged inaction. A thorough inspection of the underbody for corrosion, particularly on suspension mounting points, brake lines, and the exhaust system, is essential. Tyre condition must be checked for sidewall cracking and tread depth, and all brake components should be examined for binding or uneven wear caused by calipers sticking during storage. The suspension bushes and coil springs should be inspected for perishing, and the engine should be run from cold to listen for any timing chain or valve train noise that may have developed from irregular use.