2013 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · FN13 MXS

A clean and consistent DVSA history places this 2013 Nissan Juke in a favourable mechanical position. The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was recorded as a pass with no advisories or defects noted, and a near-identical result was logged exactly twelve months earlier at the February 2025 test. The intervening failure entries on 24 February 2026 and 25 February 2025, both showing no recorded defects, strongly suggest administrative retests rather than mechanical non-conformity, a common pattern when a vehicle is presented before previous advisories are rectified or paperwork is incomplete. Across the available DVSA history covering the 2024, 2025 and 2026 tests, the Juke has not attracted a single advisory, which points to durable brake components, sound suspension geometry, intact exhaust and emissions performance, and no significant structural corrosion at the time of inspection. The overall trend is one of stable roadworthiness with no recorded deterioration in component condition across consecutive annual tests. With 107,580 miles accumulated over approximately thirteen years, this Juke has covered an average of around 8,275 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a vehicle of this age and segment. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing record that would suggest a prolonged period off the road, and the mileage accumulation appears steady and consistent rather than clustered into short bursts. For a car of this vintage and mileage, this level of use generally indicates that the major mechanical components such as the engine, transmission, clutch and turbocharger have been worked regularly rather than subjected to the harsh cold-start cycles associated with very low annual mileage or the accelerated wear that comes with high-mileage motorway use. The usage profile therefore supports a reasonable expectation of internal mechanical health, although consumable items such as tyres, brake pads, discs and auxiliary drive components will inevitably be approaching or past mid-life replacement thresholds at this mileage. From a buyer inspection standpoint, the absence of recorded advisories means attention should focus on age and mileage-related wear that may not yet have been flagged. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links and front struts, as these are common wear items on the Juke platform at this mileage. The steering should feel precise without pulling to either side under braking or acceleration, and any vagueness or knocking when turning could indicate worn track rod ends or top mount bearings. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive without excessive travel or judder under heavy application, which would suggest warped front discs, a common issue that may not have reached advisory threshold at the last test but could be imminent. Under the bonnet, inspect for any signs of oil seepage around the cam chain area and valve cover gasket, as these engines are known to weep oil at higher mileages, and check the intercooler and boost pipes for any residue indicating boost leaks. The CV joints on both front driveshafts should be checked by hand for any perished rubber boots or grease loss, and the transmission should shift smoothly without hesitation or clonks, particularly in the lower gears. A thorough road test on a dual carriageway will confirm that the turbocharged engine delivers power smoothly without flat spots, misfires or excessive smoke from the exhaust. Finally, inspect the underside for any emerging corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake pipes and the rear axle area, as the Juke's underbody protection can deteriorate on cars that have seen winter road use, even when no advisories have yet been raised.