2021 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Prem T Mhev CVT 1.3L Hybrid electric · SJ71 TYZ

The vehicle presents a clean bill of health on its most recent MOT, having passed on 24 October 2025 at 27,919 miles with zero defects recorded. That outcome marks a clear improvement over the preceding test three days earlier, which failed on rear brake pads, rear tyre condition and a worn offside front track rod end. The fact that all three items were rectified before the pass test suggests a reactive but effective repair effort. Taken as a whole, the maintenance trend is currently stable and improving, with no outstanding advisories or recurring failures beyond the items already addressed. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2021-registered vehicle. At 27,919 miles in roughly five years, the annual average sits around 5,584 miles. The record shows a gap of approximately 5,844 miles between the October 2024 test at 22,075 miles and the October 2025 tests at 27,855 to 27,919 miles, indicating a modest increase in use over the final twelve months. No suspicious jumps or inconsistencies appear in the data, and the record is clean aside from the items already noted. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The October 2025 failure flagged excessive play in the offside front track rod end ball joint, a critical steering component. Although repaired, the underlying condition raises questions about the general state of tie rods, track control arm bushes and the opposite-side nearside joint, which may have experienced similar wear. Check for uneven front tyre wear patterns, particularly on the outer edges, as the October 2024 advisory noted both front tyres worn on their outer edges, suggesting possible tracking or camber issues that may or may not have been corrected alongside the track rod repair. The braking system also warrants close attention. Rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in both October 2024 and October 2025, indicating a recurring pattern of rear brake wear that could point to binding rear calipers, a sticking handbrake mechanism on the rear circuit, or simply a vehicle bias toward rear braking loads. Inspect the rear brake discs for scoring or lipping, check the caliper slides and pistons for free movement, and verify that the parking brake releases fully. The rear tyres also appeared on the October 2025 failure for cracking, perishing and low tread depth at 3.5 mm, so examine the sidewalls carefully for age-related deterioration, especially if the car has spent long periods stationary.