2018 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · DP67 OJC

The most recent DVSA examination on 26 August 2025 returned a Pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which on the surface suggests the vehicle is in a satisfactory roadworthy condition at the time of test. However, evaluating the broader MOT history reveals a slightly less reassuring picture. The previous test in September 2025 initially resulted in a Fail due to a Major defect concerning the offside front driver's door being unable to be opened from outside the vehicle, which on the same date appears to have been rectified to enable a Pass with advisories. While the most recent outcome is clean, the presence of repeated advisories across consecutive tests for tyre wear, brake disc condition, and the door mechanism indicates that this Nissan Juke has not been entirely free from wear-related concerns and would benefit from careful scrutiny of the areas previously flagged. With approximately 109,864 miles recorded over an 8-year period, this vehicle has averaged around 13,700 miles annually, which is above the typical UK average and firmly places it in high-mileage territory. Such usage generally accelerates wear on consumable components, including brake pads and discs, clutches (if manual), tyres, and suspension items such as bushes, anti-roll bar links, and coil springs. There are no large gaps in the MOT frequency to suggest prolonged standing, which is positive in terms of avoiding calendar-related degradation, although the cumulative effect of consistent high usage should be weighed against the mechanical sympathy the vehicle may or may not have received during its life. For a prospective buyer, particular attention should be paid to the advisories raised in the 2025 tests. The nearside front tyre having been worn close to the legal limit and on its edge suggests possible tracking misalignment, uneven wear from a worn suspension component, or simply that the tyres were rotated infrequently. A test drive should include listening for suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, particularly from the front, and a visual inspection of all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear, sidewall cracking, or perishing given that the nearside rear also showed signs of age-related deterioration. The front brake discs were flagged as pitted or scored on both sides, which on a high-mileage vehicle is a typical wear pattern; on inspection, feel for any brake shudder or vibration through the steering wheel under firm application, and listen for grinding or squealing. Given the discs were previously worn but not seriously weakened, budget for likely replacement in the near term along with a fresh set of pads. Beyond the recorded defects, additional checks appropriate to this vehicle's age and mileage profile should be undertaken. Inspect the condition of all suspension bushes, drop links, and the condition of the exhaust system for corrosion or blowing joints, particularly around mounting areas. Verify the timing chain or cambelt service interval history depending on engine variant, confirm the 12V battery is holding charge and free from corrosion at the terminals, and ensure that all fluids, including brake fluid, coolant, and engine oil, have been changed at calendar-appropriate intervals irrespective of mileage. Finally, the driver's door mechanism that previously failed should be operated multiple times from both inside and outside to confirm reliable function, and the general bodywork and underside should be examined for any corrosion given the vehicle's age and high usage.