2016 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · FX66 OJW

The 2016 Nissan Juke holds a valid MOT issued on 27 March 2026 at 66,366 miles, but the maintenance trend is not entirely stable. The most recent test flagged two advisories: play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint and a worn front brake disc. These are not fresh failures, yet they have persisted or recurred across multiple tests, suggesting underlying wear that has not been fully resolved. The car passed on 31 March 2025 with zero defects, meaning the steering and brake advisories have emerged within the last year. A clean pass on 3 April 2023 at 49,155 miles shows the vehicle was in better mechanical condition not long ago, so the current advisories represent a recent decline rather than a long-term neglect pattern. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a ten-year-old car, averaging roughly 6,600 miles per year. The progression from 49,155 miles in April 2023 to 53,612 miles in April 2024, then to 61,330 miles in March 2025, and finally 66,366 miles in March 2026 shows a steady increase of approximately 7,000 to 8,000 miles annually in recent years. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the mileage profile supports regular rather than excessive use. The MOT history itself is consistent, with annual tests recorded each spring, indicating the previous keeper maintained a regular testing cycle. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components. In the failed test of 2 April 2024 at 53,612 miles, the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint was excessively worn, the nearside front track rod end had excessive play, and the steering rack gaiter was missing or no longer sealing against dirt ingress. Although the car passed its next test, the March 2026 advisory for play in the steering rack inner joint suggests the gaiter issue may have allowed contamination to persist, accelerating wear in the rack itself. The nearside front area appears to be a recurring weak point, so any inspection should include a detailed check of the lower arm ball joints, track rod ends, and steering rack boots for deterioration or damage. The braking system also warrants attention. Front inner brake discs have been flagged as worn in three separate tests: April 2024, and again in March 2026, with the wording consistent each time. This pattern points to a recurring issue, possibly involving disc thickness, lipping, or uneven wear, rather than a one-off consumable replacement. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs for scoring, lipping, and minimum thickness, and check the calipers for binding or uneven pad wear. While these defects have not yet reached a failure threshold, their persistence across multiple MOT cycles suggests the braking system on this example has not been maintained to a high standard in recent years.