2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · YF17 JYN

The 2017 Nissan Qashqai presents a generally sound mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT on 15 January 2026 at 77,264 miles flagged a cluster of front-end advisories that warrant attention. Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers and both track rod end ball joint covers were recorded as severely deteriorated or damaged. While these are advisories rather than failures, they point to perished rubber boots that will have allowed grit and moisture into the joints. The maintenance trend is stable overall, with no recurring failures, but the sudden appearance of multiple front-end advisories in the latest test after two consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2025 suggests a developing issue rather than a long-standing neglect pattern. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a nine-year-old vehicle. The car covered roughly 8,585 miles per year on average, with the annual tests recording 46,318 miles in January 2022, 53,320 in January 2023, 61,044 in January 2024, 68,975 in January 2025, and 77,264 in January 2026. That is a steady year-on-year increase of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles, indicating regular daily use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage bursts. No gaps or anomalies appear in the record. The brake history shows a pattern of consumable wear that was addressed promptly. Rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in January 2022 at 46,318 miles, and both front and rear pads along with a worn front brake disc were noted in January 2024 at 61,044 miles. The absence of repeat brake advisories in 2025 and 2026 suggests these components were replaced after the 2024 test, which is a positive sign of reactive maintenance. Buyers should still verify the current condition of the front brake discs and pads in person, as the 2024 advisory on disc wear was not a failure but a caution that may have progressed. The front-end advisories from the January 2026 test are the most significant finding. Perished ball joint and track rod end dust covers on both sides of the front suspension indicate the joints have been exposed to contamination. A buyer should have a workshop inspect the nearside and offside lower suspension arm ball joints and track rod ends for play and wear. The registration plate deterioration advisories are cosmetic and minor. Overall, the vehicle appears mechanically cared for, but the front suspension joints need prompt inspection to determine whether the boots alone can be replaced or if the joints themselves have degraded from dirt ingress.