2014 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · DP14 MVC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive servicing. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 125,785 miles passed, it flagged multiple developing faults in the steering and suspension. The tester identified play in the offside front track rod end, the steering rack inner joints, and the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage. These defects indicate that while the car is currently legal, the front-end geometry is reaching a state of significant wear requiring immediate attention. At 125,785 miles over twelve years, the vehicle averages approximately 10,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. There is a notable period of activity between February 2023 and July 2024, where the car covered nearly 17,000 miles in just sixteen months. The failure in July 2024 at 115,957 miles due to multiple bald tyres and thin brake pads suggests that during this period of higher use, the owner neglected basic consumable items until they reached a failure point. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering components. The recurring failures of ball joints and track rod ends across 2022, 2024, and 2025 suggest a persistent degradation of the front-end wear items. The engine oil leak noted in the 2025 test also requires monitoring to ensure it remains a minor weep rather than a seal failure. Given the history of thin rear brake pads and pitted discs, the current state of the entire braking system should be verified to ensure they are not nearing replacement again.