2014 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · BV14 XST

A pattern of front suspension wear dominates the recorded DVSA history of this 2014 Nissan Juke, and the trend has been progressively worsening rather than stable. The September 2024 test resulted in a failure with Major defects recorded against both nearside and offside front outer track rod end ball joints, both exhibiting excessive play, accompanied by a Major absence of washer fluid and the same windscreen chipping issue that has been repeatedly logged across multiple tests. By July 2025 the vehicle passed, but only with advisories for nearside front suspension arm ball joint play, perished or cracking pin or bush material, and a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge. The most recent test on 26 June 2026 returned a pass with no further suspension advisories, though the deteriorated rear registration plate and persistent windscreen damage were again recorded. Across the available MOT record the underlying mechanical story is consistent: front suspension and steering joints have been flagged in three consecutive tests from 2023 onwards, with the 2024 test identifying the issue as serious enough to fail, and while the 2026 result is cleaner, the chronology suggests the front axle components on this vehicle are subject to ongoing deterioration. Mileage recorded across the testing history sits at 107,078 miles on a 12 year old vehicle, equating to approximately 8,900 miles per year on average, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and segment. There are no extended gaps between tests indicative of the vehicle being laid up off the road, and the relatively even accumulation suggests it has remained in regular use throughout its life. That regularity of use, however, has placed sustained load on the suspension, steering, and tyre components flagged in the advisories, and the recorded mileage is now well into the territory where rubber bushes, ball joints, and compliance bushes on a Juke of this generation commonly require renewal. The auxiliary belt area noise noted in both 2024 tests, attributed to a likely seized AC compressor clutch, has not reappeared in the more recent advisories, but it remains an unresolved item from the historical record that a buyer should not assume has been rectified. For a prospective buyer, the priority on inspection is the front suspension and steering assembly, given the repeat advisories and the 2024 failure. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front wheels when traversing speed bumps or potholes, and feel for vagueness, wandering, or a reluctance to self-centre through the steering wheel, all of which would suggest the track rod ends or suspension arms flagged in 2024 may again be approaching or have exceeded acceptable play. With the engine running and the bonnet open, a listen near the auxiliary belt area with the AC switched on and off should confirm whether the compressor clutch is indeed functioning quietly or still producing the rumbling or chirping noise previously recorded, as a seized compressor will eventually place additional load on the belt and tensioner. The nearside front tyre should be examined closely for inner shoulder wear, mirroring the advisory from 2025, which can indicate camber or suspension geometry disturbance. The remaining advisory items are comparatively minor but warrant attention before purchase. The nearside rear passenger door catch deterioration and sticking outer handle noted in 2024 should be operated repeatedly to confirm the door latches positively and releases cleanly, as a failed door catch is a roadworthiness failure item. The windscreen should be inspected for any chips or cracks within the swept area that could migrate toward the driver's direct line of sight, as further damage would likely result in another failure. Finally, a check for corrosion on the underbody, subframe, and brake pipes is advisable given the vehicle's age and accumulated mileage, even though no corrosion advisories are recorded in the supplied MOT history, because such issues frequently develop on Jukes of this era between tests.