2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · WN67 VRR

The most recent MOT inspection for this 2017 Nissan Qashqai was a pass on 26 September 2025, following a failure just one day prior. While the vehicle is currently compliant, the recent failure history suggests a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The 2025 failure was primarily due to electrical and lighting issues, specifically the offside dipped beam headlamp and both registration plate lamps, alongside a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. Although these are largely non-mechanical electrical faults, their simultaneous appearance indicates a potential lapse in routine bulb and sensor checks. The maintenance trend appears somewhat inconsistent, as the vehicle has oscillated between clean passes and failures involving basic consumables and electrical components over the last three years. With 105,536 miles recorded over approximately nine years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 11,726 miles per year. This represents very typical UK motorway and urban mixed-use driving for a family crossover of this age. This mileage level is high enough to suggest that major mechanical components such as the turbocharger, clutch, and suspension bushes will be subject to significant wear, but it is not so excessive as to suggest heavy commercial or fleet abuse. However, the buyer should be aware that at this stage of the vehicle's life, components like the alternator, water pump, and various rubber hoses are entering a period of higher failure probability due to both mileage and age-related degradation. A significant point of concern for a prospective buyer is the recurring advisory regarding the nearside front inner brake disc being worn, pitted, or scored. This advisory appeared in both 2024 and 2025, indicating that while the discs were deemed safe enough to pass, they are showing signs of surface deterioration or uneven wear that has not been rectified. During a test drive, you should listen for any rhythmic clicking or grinding noises from the front end and feel for any brake shudder or pulsation through the pedal when decelerating from higher speeds. Such symptoms often indicate that the discs are becoming warped or that the calipers may be sticking, which can lead to uneven pad wear and reduced braking efficiency. Furthermore, the history of tyre-related issues, including previous advisories for worn edges and a dangerous failure regarding rear brake pad thickness in 2021, suggests that consumable management has been intermittent. You must inspect the current tyre tread depth and, crucially, look for uneven wear patterns on the inner and outer edges, which could signal underlying suspension geometry issues or worn control arm bushes. Given the age of the vehicle, also check the tyres for sidewall cracking or perishing, which occurs even if tread depth is sufficient. Finally, verify the service history to ensure that fluid changes, particularly brake fluid and engine oil, have been performed at regular intervals, as the MOT record alone does not confirm the mechanical health of the engine or transmission.