2017 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · DN67 LRU

A nine-year-old Nissan Juke carrying just one recorded MOT failure and a small cluster of advisories presents a fairly straightforward roadworthiness picture. The single failure occurred on 5 September 2022 for a nearside windscreen wiper that did not clear the screen effectively, a minor driver-visibility defect that was remedied and confirmed at the same date by a recorded pass. Across the other six recorded results, the vehicle returned clean passes in 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024, with the most recent test on 5 September 2025 passing but flagging two advisories on the nearside front tyre: a tread worn close to the legal limit and close to the cords on the outer edge, alongside a sidewall cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. There is no history of brake, suspension, exhaust, structural or lighting advisories, which leaves the recorded mechanical condition as largely uneventful apart from the tyre condition surfaced at the latest visit. The recorded mileage of 59,378 miles against the most recent test in September 2025 places this Juke on roughly 6,600 miles per year, broadly typical for a vehicle of its age and consistent with regular but not heavy commuter or family use. MOT tests have been taken annually at consistent September intervals from 2020 through 2025, with no gaps suggesting long periods off the road or SORN dormancy. Mileage progression between consecutive tests is steady rather than abrupt, which means wear-related items such as brake discs, pads, suspension bushes and exhaust mounting rubber are likely to have degraded at a normal pace rather than being subjected to the additional stresses associated with high annual mileage or, conversely, the drying-out effects of prolonged standing. No multi-year testing gaps are recorded, so there is no evidence of lay-up related issues such as seized calipers or perished fuel system components. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is a close physical inspection of the nearside front tyre and its replacement, because the latest MOT recorded it as worn close to the cords on the outer edge. Such edge wear on a single front tyre typically points to either a wheel alignment issue, a worn or damaged suspension component on that corner, or simply uneven wear from a long period without a geometry check. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the nearside, and feel for steering pull to the left under braking or steady throttle, which would suggest the geometry has been disturbed. Inspect the nearside front strut, top mount, spring, track rod end and lower control arm bush for any cracking, oil misting on the damper or perished rubber, and check that the offside front tyre shows even wear across its tread by comparison. Even though MOT history does not flag the braking system, the car is approaching the mileage where front discs and pads commonly require renewal, so the brakes should be road-tested for any judder through the pedal, a soft or spongy feel, or a binding sensation that suggests a seized caliper slider. The remaining advisories are minor, but the sidewall cut on the same nearside front tyre should be examined directly to confirm it remains well clear of the ply and cords, as any subsequent bulging, cracking or hissing would render the tyre illegal regardless of tread depth. Beyond the items the MOT record actually touches, a buyer should still carry out the usual pre-purchase checks appropriate to any nine-year-old Juke: a thorough walk-around for any bubbling rust along the wheel arches, sills and underbody, a cold start to observe any excessive smoke or rough running, and a check of all warning lights on the dashboard including for the emissions system and tyre pressure monitoring. With the recorded history showing no structural, brake, exhaust or steering advisories and only a single minor wiper-related failure, the documented mechanical condition is largely unremarkable; the principal area to verify before purchase is the state of the nearside front tyre and the underlying suspension and alignment that contributed to its edge wear.