2025 Dacia Duster Journey TCE HEV Auto Hybrid electric (clean) · BC74 FBA

As a 2025 registration, this Dacia Duster Journey Tce HEV Automatic is too newly manufactured to yet be eligible for its first compulsory DVSA MOT test, which under current UK roadworthiness legislation would not be due until the vehicle reaches three years of age. Consequently, there is no official MOT history available for inspection, meaning no prior test outcomes, advisory items, or failure points can be referenced. While the absence of MOT data is entirely expected and standard for a vehicle of this age, it also means there is no empirical DVSA evidence to confirm whether the car has been maintained consistently to roadworthy standards since leaving the factory. From a buyer confidence perspective, you are therefore relying entirely on the supplying dealer's pre-sale inspection and the manufacturer's own warranty coverage rather than any independent regulatory test record. With recorded mileage unavailable for comparison against the vehicle's age, it is not possible to ascertain the annual usage rate or identify any concerning gaps or rapid accumulation patterns. For a hybrid vehicle of this age, an average annual mileage somewhere between 6,000 and 12,000 miles would be considered normal for a private buyer, but the lack of any documented odometer readings means this cannot be verified independently. Should the vehicle have covered very low miles since registration, particular attention should be paid to the potential issues associated with standing or sparingly used hybrid powertrains, including 12V auxiliary battery degradation, brake disc corrosion due to insufficient regenerative and friction braking activity, and potential fuel system stagnation if the petrol component has run infrequently. Conversely, if mileage is high for a car barely a year old, ensuring full service history and warranty compliance becomes paramount. Given the absence of MOT history, your physical inspection must assume the role of the first formal roadworthiness check. Begin with a thorough external examination of all four tyres, paying close attention to the sidewalls for perishing, cracking, or ozone-related degradation which can occur even on lightly used tyres depending on storage and climate exposure, as the rubber compounds age regardless of tread depth. Inspect the brake discs and callipers for any signs of surface corrosion or binding, particularly if the vehicle has been predominantly driven in low-speed urban conditions or left standing for extended periods, as seized calipers or rusty discs can severely compromise stopping performance. Listen during the test route for suspension irregularities such as knocking, clonking, or uneven damping over undulating surfaces, and check visually for any wear on visible bushes, droplinks, and coil springs. The hybrid powertrain and associated ancillaries warrant specific scrutiny, including verification of the 12V battery state of health via a diagnostic readout rather than simply relying on the engine starting, as flat or failing auxiliary batteries are a common cause of hybrid system faults. Confirm that the hybrid system warning indicators illuminate and extinguish correctly during the ignition cycle and that there are no stored powertrain fault codes. Ensure all fluid services have been completed in line with Dacia's time-based schedule rather than purely mileage-based intervals, as brake fluid, coolant, and the hybrid system's own coolant and inverter fluid are all subject to calendar-based degradation. Finally, request evidence of any Dacia manufacturer warranty remaining, verify the service book is stamped in accordance with the manufacturer's schedule, and confirm the vehicle history check is clear of outstanding finance or insurance write-off markers before committing to purchase.