2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · YP67 FEO

The 2017 Nissan Qashqai most recently presented for DVSA MOT testing on 10 October 2025 and was issued a Pass certificate with no defects or advisories recorded against any of the items inspected. Reviewing the five-year MOT history supplied, the vehicle has returned a clean Pass at every annual test from 2021 through 2025, with no advisories, minor defects, or failures logged at any point. This unbroken sequence of clean passes suggests the Qashqai has been maintained to a satisfactory roadworthy standard throughout this period and shows no emerging pattern of deterioration in any of the routinely inspected safety or emissions components. From an MOT compliance standpoint alone, the maintenance trend is stable and consistent, with no indicators of neglect or progressive wear flagged by the testing authority. With a recorded odometer reading of 43,022 miles against a 2017 manufacture date, this Qashqai has averaged approximately 4,780 miles per year over its nine-year life, which is notably below the typical annual mileage for a family crossover of this type. Such low usage can equally indicate light, careful running or extended periods of standing between journeys, and both scenarios carry distinct mechanical implications. Low annual mileage often translates to fewer replacement cycles for wear-based consumables such as brake pads, discs, and clutch components, but it does not exempt the vehicle from calendar-based degradation of fluids, rubber, and electrical components. Conversely, vehicles that have spent considerable time idle are prone to corrosion on brake discs, sticking or binding brake calipers, and premature deterioration of underbody components, so the low recorded mileage should not be interpreted as a blanket indicator of excellent mechanical condition. Given the clean MOT record but the age and low-usage profile of this Qashqai, a prospective buyer should concentrate on time-sensitive deterioration rather than purely mileage-based wear during a physical inspection. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing, cracking, or crazing from age, even if the tread depth remains adequate, as rubber compounds degrade regardless of mileage and a set of original-equipment tyres on a nine-year-old vehicle is a likely replacement item. The 12-volt battery should be load-tested, as batteries typically fail on age rather than use, and a nine-year-old unit is almost certainly due for replacement. Brake discs should be inspected for severe surface corrosion, pitting, or uneven lipping, and calipers should be checked for seized slides or sticking pistons, particularly if the vehicle has been stored for prolonged periods. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid if fitted should all be considered for renewal on age-based service schedules, as these fluids absorb moisture and lose protective properties over time. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the suspension, which on a low-mileage vehicle of this age may exhibit perished bushes, weakened coil springs, or worn top mounts that would not necessarily have triggered an MOT failure at the time of test but could manifest as clonks over speed humps, vague steering, or uneven tyre wear across the axle. The exhaust system, including the flexible joint and rubber mountings, should be inspected for corrosion given its age, and the underbody examined for any surface rust that may have developed from limited use in damp conditions. The engine should be observed from cold start for excessive smoke, and any warning lights on the instrument cluster noted. Finally, verifying a complete service history with documented stamp records will provide confirmation that the calendar-based servicing has been carried out alongside any mileage-based intervals, giving a much fuller picture of the mechanical condition than the clean MOT record alone can convey.