2015 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · DG65 XRO

The 2015 Nissan Juke presents a mixed maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 8 October 2025 at 86,275 miles, where it passed after a same-day retest. That initial failure was trivial, caused solely by an insecure front registration plate, and was promptly rectified. However, the advisory items carried forward from the failure certificate paint a clearer picture of neglect. Both front and rear brake discs were worn, pitted or scored, the nearside rear brake was binding, all brake hose ferrules were corroded, front brake pipes were corroded at the hose unions, and various suspension components showed corrosion. The nearside rear pads were wearing thin and the nearside front tyre was worn to the legal limit on its edge. This cluster of corrosion-related advisories across braking and suspension systems is the dominant feature of the record and points to a worsening trend in underbody preservation rather than a single isolated fault. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with the vehicle's age. Between the October 2023 pass at 63,843 miles and the October 2025 test at 86,275 miles, the car covered 22,432 miles in two years, averaging 11,216 miles annually. That is above the roughly 7,843 miles per year implied by the lifetime average, suggesting the recent keeper drove it harder or more frequently. The 2024 test recorded 75,665 miles, confirming the stepwise accumulation is genuine rather than a data anomaly. No significant gaps appear in the record, and the annual testing pattern has been maintained, so there is no evidence of long-term storage or mileage rollback. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the areas the MOT has repeatedly flagged. The braking system demands particular attention. Corroded ferrules and front brake pipe unions can lead to fluid leaks or hose failure under pressure, and the binding nearside rear caliper may indicate a sticking piston or collapsed flexible hose that will cause uneven pad wear and localised overheating of the disc. Have a technician measure disc thickness and run-out, and check whether the rear caliper slides and handbrake mechanism move freely. The advisories covering "various suspension components corroded" are vague but significant on a vehicle of this age and mileage. Inspect front and rear subframes, wishbone mounting points, spring seats, and anti-roll bar links for section loss or flaking, particularly around the rear where corrosion advisories have recurred. Tyre wear has been a persistent theme across multiple tests, with both shoulders wearing prematurely on the nearside front and perishing noted on rears. This suggests possible tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or a driver who ignores tyre pressures and alignment checks. Finally, examine the underbody for fresh welding or paint over rust, which could indicate cosmetic treatment of structural corrosion rather than proper repair.