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BU18 CTF

2018 Nissan Qashqai

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,355 mi
Last recorded79,355 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Nissan Qashqai38,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 CTF
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 79,355 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 70,452 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 70,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlight adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 62,150 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Offside Front Headlight slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre Both sides ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55R18 Both side outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,748 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,747 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 29,016 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Qashqai?

Based on 6,506,323 MOT tests across 610,730 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,921
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
610,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,242
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BU18 CTF is a 2018 Nissan Qashqai in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 38,885 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Qashqai fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50,242 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU18 CTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Qashqai typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 8 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU18 CTF?

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What year was BU18 CTF registered?

BU18 CTF is a 2018 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BU18 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 CTF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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