2015 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · DS65 WCG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. The most recent MOT test in December 2025 at 80,501 miles shows a pass following a failure on multiple mechanical and safety defects. While the vehicle met the minimum standard, the recurring nature of failures related to lighting, steering, and tyres suggests that the previous owner only addressed issues when forced by the annual testing process rather than performing regular pre-emptive maintenance. At 80,501 miles over 11 years, the Duster has averaged approximately 7,300 miles per annum, which aligns with typical low-use patterns. However, there is a significant gap of nearly 14,000 miles between November 2023 and November 2024, followed by another 19,000 miles in the subsequent twelve months. This sudden surge in mileage indicates the vehicle has recently transitioned to much heavier long-distance use, which often leads to accelerated wear on rubber components and suspension bushings despite the lifetime average. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension and steering components, specifically because the offside track rod end was flagged for excessive play in late 2025. Although this was rectified for the test, such play often indicates that wider wear may be affecting the control arms or tie rods. The repeated failures regarding tyres reaching the legal tread limit across both 2024 and 2025 suggest potential neglect regarding alignment checks or tyre pressure monitoring, which can lead to premature uneven tyre failure. The history of headlamp alignment failures in two consecutive years indicates either loose mounting brackets or a lack of attention to basic bulb de-alignments during servicing. Given the age of the vehicle and the reported nail in the nearside rear tyre at 80,501 miles, the buyer should also verify the integrity of the tyre sidewalls to ensure no slow leaks have developed from punctures. The vehicle appears structurally sound based on the absence of corrosion, but the mechanical history highlights a trend of addressing only the bare minimum required for legal compliance.