2014 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · EU14 WFS

A significant brake-related defect dominates the recent DVSA history of this 2014 Nissan Juke. On 24 March 2026 the vehicle was presented for test and failed on a Dangerous defect: the offside front brake pad was recorded as less than 1.5 mm thick, well below the 1.5 mm minimum service threshold, which is the criteria for a dangerous category failure. The same inspection also produced advisories for the nearside front pad, both rear pads, and the nearside front brake disc. A second test on the same date subsequently passed, retaining advisories for wear on both front brake discs. Prior to this, the Juke had passed seven consecutive MOT tests from 2020 through 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded, so the braking components represent a sharply emerging wear pattern rather than a long-standing trend. The fact that pad and disc wear has reached a dangerous level on the offside front while the opposite corner and rear axle only carry advisories suggests uneven pad or caliper function rather than uniform component fatigue. Recorded mileage stands at 38,405 miles across approximately 12 years, equating to an annual accumulation of around 3,200 miles, which is notably low for the vehicle's age. There are no significant gaps in the testing record, with annual tests consistently undertaken every March since 2020 and the mileage recorded on each occasion following a gradual upward progression consistent with regular light running. Mechanically, this usage profile means general wear items such as suspension bushes, coil springs, wheel bearings and CV joint gaiters have likely seen less stress than on a higher-mileage equivalent, while the low annual mileage carries the typical caveat of short journeys and prolonged standing periods affecting items not directly examined at MOT, such as the 12V battery and brake fluid condition. Nonetheless, the recent brake wear at this mileage indicates the friction components have aged rather than simply worn through high use, and a buyer should not assume low recorded miles equate to fresh braking consumables. Given the dangerous brake pad finding, a prospective buyer must treat the front braking system as the immediate priority. Both front discs were flagged as worn on the latest test, which raises the likelihood that replacement of the offside front caliper or its sliding pins has been neglected, allowing the inboard pad to wear unevenly. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or scraping noise on light application, feel for a soft or low pedal, and check for the vehicle pulling to the left under braking, which is consistent with the offside front having lost friction material. Inspect the offside front wheel for brake dust accumulation and any sign of a binding caliper, such as a wheel noticeably hotter than its counterpart after a short drive. The rear pads were both flagged as wearing thin, so expect rear disc and pad replacement to be required imminently and budget accordingly. Beyond the braking system, the otherwise clean advisory record up to 2026 means there is no documented history of suspension arm or coil spring corrosion, exhaust leaks, steering component wear, or structural advisories on this Juke. The buyer should still carry out a physical inspection for any fluid leaks from the engine or transmission, check for uneven tyre wear particularly on the front axle which can indicate tracking or worn suspension linkages, and confirm that the brake fluid and coolant have been serviced to schedule as neither is assessed at MOT. Given the Dangerous defect recorded less than six months ago, ensure that rectification invoices are obtained and that a current brake pad thickness measurement can be demonstrated before purchase.