2015 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · GD65 AVX

A clear mechanical theme emerges from this Juke's MOT history: a pattern of front suspension wear centred on the lower arm ball joints. Both recorded failures, in November 2023 and November 2021, flagged a lower suspension arm ball joint as excessively worn, on the nearside in 2023 and the offside in 2021. The fact that both sides have now produced a major defect on this component is a meaningful signal, as it suggests the wear is not an isolated event but a systemic issue with the front suspension geometry or the quality of replacement components used. Aside from these failures, the rest of the record is notably clean, with no brake, exhaust, corrosion, or structural defects recorded across seven tests. The most recent assessment on 21 October 2025 was a pass with no advisories, which keeps the car's current roadworthiness status intact, but the underlying ball joint history warrants close physical scrutiny before purchase. With 65,851 miles recorded over eleven years, the vehicle has averaged around 5,986 miles annually, which is low for the age and segment. There are no significant gaps in the testing record, with annual tests consistently performed from 2020 onwards, indicating continuous use rather than a long off-road period. The mileage progression between tests also appears steady and consistent, with no sudden jumps that might suggest clocking or extended periods of standing. Mechanically, lower annual mileage typically translates to slower wear on high-mileage consumables such as brake discs, clutches, and engine internals, but it can also bring its own concerns, including dried suspension bushes, perished rubber components, and stale fluids. Given that this Juke's recorded defects are concentrated on suspension rubber and joint assemblies rather than wear items like brakes or tyres, the low usage profile is a plausible contributing factor. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension is the primary area to interrogate. A test drive over uneven roads, speed humps, and rough tarmac should focus on any knocking, clunking, or rattling from the front end, particularly over sharp bumps where worn ball joints typically produce a distinct thud. On turning, listen for any grating or clicking that could indicate a joint on the verge of failing again, and feel for vagueness or wander through the steering wheel, which can point to excessive play in the track rod or ball joints. A physical inspection with the wheels off the ground is advisable to check for play in both lower arm ball joints, the condition of the bushes, and the integrity of the track rod end, since the 2021 test also recorded a damaged dust cover on the nearside track rod end ball joint. Beyond the suspension, the remaining advisories from the record are minor and largely cosmetic. The rear registration plate deterioration flagged in 2021 and the nearside rear nail in a tyre from 2020 are isolated items that would have been addressed at the time. The rear tyres noted as having slightly uneven tread and small cracks at the edges in 2020 could be worth checking on inspection, as aged tyres on a low-mileage vehicle can develop sidewall cracking from prolonged periods of limited flex, even with reasonable tread depth remaining. It would also be prudent to confirm that the ball joints replaced after the 2021 and 2023 failures were of satisfactory quality, as the recurrence on both sides suggests either original Nissan components were not used or there is an underlying geometry issue such as worn bushes allowing accelerated joint wear. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with Nissans, with the vehicle raised on a ramp, would be a sensible step given this specific component history.