2013 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · GT51 ANN

The 2013 Dacia Duster holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass issued on 29 July 2026 at 87,594 miles, though the maintenance trend reveals a concerning uptick in mechanical neglect. This test required rectification of headlamp aim errors before clearing the initial failure, while multiple persistent items were logged as advisories. Front brake discs are worn, pitted, and scored, and both front coil springs exhibit corrosion. These suspension and braking faults indicate an accelerating wear pattern that previous annual inspections failed to address proactively. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 6,738 miles per year over its thirteen-year lifespan, totaling 87,594 miles by the most recent test. The vehicle covered 10,193 miles between the August 2025 pass at 78,377 miles and the July 2026 test, reflecting an above-average annual usage phase for this specific period. Prior intervals show steady progression, moving from 68,144 miles in August 2024 to the current odometer reading without unexplained gaps or periods of prolonged dormancy. Inspecting the vehicle in person requires a close examination of the front suspension and braking assemblies. Buyers must check the structural integrity of the front coil springs for deep flake corrosion and inspect the friction surfaces of the front brake discs to determine if immediate replacement is necessary alongside new pads. The history also highlights previous drivetrain vulnerability through a split offside front CV boot in August 2025, alongside bodywork damage on the nearside rear bumper noted in the latest test, meaning the underside and chassis extremities warrant a thorough ramp inspection for hidden structural corrosion.