2015 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · FP15 XRY

This 2015 Nissan Juke presents a mechanical history dominated by a recurring pattern of chassis, brake, and tyre wear advisories that have accumulated consistently across every MOT cycle, suggesting that the suspension and braking components are working through their service life rather than receiving targeted renewal. The most recent assessment on 3 March 2026 returned a pass, but it carried five advisories, including front brake disc lipping on both sides, a handbrake requiring travel adjustment, a nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm, fluctuating offside front service brake efficiency, and a non-excessive oil leak. The previous day had produced a failure on what appears to be the same set of underlying conditions, indicating that any repair work undertaken between the two tests was largely advisory-clearing rather than addressing deeper wear. Going back to January 2025, the vehicle failed on a dangerously under-tread nearside front tyre while carrying advisories for thinning brake pads, an offside front suspension arm pin or bush with wear, and an edge-worn offside front tyre. The 2024 pass similarly flagged both front tyres wearing on the edge, a nearside front suspension arm ball joint with slight play, an offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint with slight play, and a deteriorated rear number plate. The pattern is one of progressive front suspension deterioration, persistent brake wear, and repeated tyre edge wear across multiple test cycles. With 111,046 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, the vehicle is accumulating around 10,095 miles per year, which is broadly typical for its age and suggests regular rather than sporadic use. There are no multi-year gaps in the testing record that would indicate prolonged standing, and the mileage progression between tests is consistent with steady annual driving. This kind of usage pattern means the mechanical wear observed is a natural consequence of accumulated mileage rather than neglect through inactivity, and the wear items flagged are broadly what one would expect on a Juke of this mileage band, particularly given the known susceptibility of the front suspension components to wear under typical road conditions. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension is the primary area requiring physical scrutiny. The recurring advisories on the offside front suspension arm pin or bush, the nearside front ball joint, and the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint all suggest that the front lower wishbone assemblies and anti-roll bar drop links are nearing the end of their service life. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front end over speed bumps, uneven road surfaces, and during full-lock manoeuvres, and feel for any vagueness or rattle through the steering wheel. Inspect the tyres closely for inner-edge wear, as the repeated edge-wear advisories on both front and rear positions can indicate alignment drift, worn suspension geometry, or simply the result of the worn bushes allowing camber changes under load. A four-wheel alignment check should be considered once the suspension components are renewed. The braking system also warrants close attention, with the most recent advisories pointing to lipped front discs, fluctuating offside front and rear service brake performance, and a handbrake requiring excessive travel. Lipped discs are characteristic of pad wear having exceeded the disc surface allowance on the outer edge, and although not yet at failure point, they typically require replacement alongside the next set of pads. On test, check for brake pedal judder under firm application, any pulling to one side under braking, and confirm the handbrake holds the vehicle on a moderate incline without excessive lever travel, as the advisory suggests the mechanism may be near the end of its adjustment range. The non-excessive oil leak should be located and monitored; common sources on the Juke at this mileage include the cam cover gasket and sump area, and while not currently excessive, a stain on the driveway after the vehicle has been parked overnight would indicate the leak is active and worth budgeting for. Finally, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe mounting points and brake pipe runs, would be prudent given the age and mileage of the vehicle.