2014 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · CX14 AAU

The vehicle presents an inconsistent roadworthiness profile despite a history of clean passes in previous years. The most recent MOT test conducted on 19 November 2024 at 159,320 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, which suggests an administrative error or a specific test failure that was not fully documented. Excluding this outlier, the mechanical trend between 2021 and 2023 shows a stable maintenance record with no advisories, indicating that the vehicle met minimum safety and environmental standards consistently during that period. At 12 years old, this 2014 Dacia Duster has covered 159,320 miles, representing an annual usage rate significantly above the national average for a passenger vehicle. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with approximately 12,500 miles logged between the November 2022 and November 2023 tests, and another 11,807 miles between late 2023 and late 2024. This high-frequency use places considerable strain on wear components, particularly the suspension geometry, bushings, and brake system, which typically degrade faster on high-mile vehicles. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the lower chassis and suspension components to check for structural corrosion or accelerated mechanical wear. Given the high mileage, attention should be paid to play in the control arms, worn shock absorbers, and exhaust degradation. While the record shows a failure in 2022 followed by a pass, the lack of recorded advisories necessitates a manual check of the brake disc thickness and tyre integrity to ensure no underlying mechanical issues are being overlooked during the MOT testing process.