2019 Dacia Logan 1.5L Diesel · FR19 YGH

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 15 October 2025 at 116,614 miles, but the maintenance trend over the preceding twelve months is clearly worsening rather than stable. That pass came only six days after a failure on 9 October 2025 at 116,610 miles, where the tester flagged a supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicating an airbag or seatbelt pretensioner fault, excessively worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush, excessive play in the offside front track rod end ball joint, and both rear tyres on the 205/55/16 ply were cut or had cords exposed. The nearside front obligatory mirror was slightly damaged on both the failed and passed tests, suggesting a minor cosmetic issue that has persisted without repair. The fact that the car failed on four safety-critical items and passed less than a week later indicates the previous owner addressed the immediate failures but the underlying pattern points to deferred suspension and steering upkeep rather than a thorough mechanical refresh. The mileage accumulation is unusually high for a 2019 vehicle now seven years old, averaging roughly 16,659 miles per year. The record shows a notable jump from 58,532 miles at the September 2023 test to 88,528 miles by September 2024, an increase of 29,996 miles in a single year, followed by a further 28,086 miles in the following twelve months to October 2025. That sustained high annual mileage places heavy wear on consumables, suspension bushes, ball joints, and tyres, which aligns with the repeated defects found in the 2024 and 2025 tests. The 2024 failure recorded fractured anti-roll bar linkages on both front corners and a light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber, both of which were rectified for the retest but the shock absorber advisory remained, indicating the unit was not replaced. A buyer should inspect the front suspension and steering with particular care. The 2025 failure identified excessive play in the offside front track rod end ball joint and a worn anti-roll bar linkage bush on the same side, both classic symptoms of high-mileage wear on components that take the brunt of road stress. The nearside front shock absorber was already weeping oil in September 2024 and the advisory carried forward, so a close check for damping loss, uneven bounce, or fresh oil residue on the damper body is warranted. The rear tyres failed with cuts and exposed cords on both sides in October 2025, which raises questions about kerb damage, underinflation, or alignment drift that may also point to worn rear suspension bushes or tracking issues. The supplementary restraint system warning lamp fault that triggered the 2025 failure demands a diagnostic scan to confirm whether the airbag system is fully operational, as intermittent SRS faults can stem from corroded connectors under the seat or a failing clock spring rather than a simple sensor glitch.