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FM65 ELJ

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,937 mi
Last recorded47,937 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 ELJ
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 47,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr/osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 47,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr/osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 42,922 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 42,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 40,268 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 37,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 31,513 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 25,509 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 25,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 20,028 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 14,804 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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FM65 ELJ is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 47,636 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 FM65 ELJ, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM65 ELJ registered?

FM65 ELJ is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 13 January 2016.

Is FM65 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 ELJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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