Nissan Qashqai (2007)
2007 Nissan Qashqai
CarHunch analysed 17,268 real MOT records for the 2007 Nissan Qashqai. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Nissan Qashqai struggles with reliability compared to the UK average, posting a 70.1% first-time MOT pass rate against the national 80% benchmark—a meaningful 10-point gap. More concerning, 56.9% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and should give buyers pause.
At a median mileage of 76,617 miles for a 17-year-old car, these Qashqais have been reasonably well-used but not excessively so. The average vehicle racks up 5.91 failures and 31.2 advisories per test, pointing to systemic issues rather than isolated problems—if you're considering one, budget for regular repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks suspension, exhaust, and brake components.
What to check before buying a 2007 Nissan Qashqai
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 56.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (62%) | 10,704 | 70% | 6.2 |
| Diesel (38%) | 6,554 | 70.2% | 5.44 |
| LPG (0%) | 5 | 62.1% | 7 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 66.6% | 3.33 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 50% | 4 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 68.2% | 7 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Nissan Qashqai vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Nissan Qashqai vehicles fall between 62,878 and 90,890 miles.
2007 Nissan Qashqai — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 7,173 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (46% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Nissan Qashqai
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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66.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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63.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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56.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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54.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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52.4%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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52.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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52.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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51%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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