2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · PL07 XBA

The most recent DVSA MOT test on this 2007 Nissan Qashqai was conducted on 2 December 2025, resulting in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and this clean result is mirrored by the prior two tests from December 2024 and January 2024. This sequence demonstrates a consistent pattern of compliance, with the only notable blemish in the more recent history being the September 2020 test, which recorded an advisory for an offside front suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened, alongside a child seat inspection note. The intervening tests from 2021 through 2024 all returned clean passes, indicating that whatever repair or monitoring was applied to the suspension arm has evidently held up under subsequent MOT scrutiny. Overall, the trend is stable and reassuringly clean across the most recent four consecutive examinations, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a satisfactory roadworthiness standard in the short term, though the singular suspension advisory from 2020 still warrants a physical inspection of that component given the elapsed time and the high recorded mileage. With a recorded odometer reading of 160,910 miles against a vehicle age of approximately 19 years, this Qashqai has averaged around 8,469 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a car of this vintage and class. The mileage progression across the MOT history appears steady and plausible, without any obvious clocked gaps or implausibly rapid accumulations between tests, which lends credibility to the recorded figure and reduces concerns regarding odometer tampering. However, at this combined age and mileage, the mechanical implications are significant, as the cumulative wear on major drivetrain, braking, and suspension components will be substantial regardless of the annual average. A high-mileage petrol or diesel Qashqai of this era will typically be approaching or past the expected service life of items such as the timing chain or belt, clutch, turbocharger if applicable, and various engine seals and gaskets, all of which fall outside the scope of MOT testing but merit close attention. Given the high mileage and the advisory recorded in 2020 regarding the offside front suspension arm, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to that corner of the vehicle during a physical inspection and test drive. The earlier record of an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint in January 2019 indicates a documented weakness in that area, and although the 2020 advisory suggested the damage was not serious at that point, suspension components deteriorate progressively with use and age. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension, particularly when traversing speed bumps, potholes, or uneven surfaces, and feel for vagueness or wandering in the steering, which could suggest worn bushes or ball joints. Uneven tyre wear, particularly on the offside front, may also betray underlying suspension wear, and a visual check of the arm itself for cracking, corrosion, or deformation is advisable. Additionally, the headlamp colour defect recorded in 2019 may simply have related to an aftermarket bulb fitment at the time, but verifying that both headlamps emit the correct white or selective yellow light and are correctly secured remains a worthwhile check. Beyond the recorded MOT history, the advanced age of this Qashqai demands attention to time-based degradation regardless of its relatively typical annual mileage. Tyre sidewalls should be inspected closely for perishing or cracking caused by UV exposure over nearly two decades, even if the tread depth remains legal, as aged rubber can fail catastrophically under load. Brake discs, particularly on a vehicle that may have seen periods of standing given its age, are susceptible to corrosion and binding calipers, which can manifest as pulling to one side under braking or a brake shudder through the steering wheel, so a thorough bedding-in test on the road is essential. The 12-volt battery is very likely due for replacement on age grounds alone, and the cooling system, brake fluid, and power steering fluid should all be considered overdue for renewal given the calendar age, as these degrade chemically over time irrespective of mileage. Finally, verify the service book history for evidence of regular oil and filter servicing at appropriate intervals, and inspect the underside for any signs of fluid leaks, corrosion to structural or suspension components, and exhaust integrity, as these are common concerns on a high-mileage, nearly twenty-year-old crossover.