2017 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · GU17 AXD

The 2017 Nissan Juke presents a generally sound mechanical picture following its most recent MOT pass on 8 September 2025 at 78,027 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the latest test flagged two advisories that warrant attention. The offside front inner CV joint boot was recorded as severely deteriorated, meaning grease contamination and ingress of road debris have likely accelerated joint wear. An oil leak was also noted at the offside position, described as not excessive at the time of test. Neither defect caused a failure, but the CV boot deterioration is a progressive fault that typically worsens quickly once the rubber splits fully. Left unaddressed, a dry or damaged constant velocity joint will eventually click under load and require a driveshaft assembly replacement. The oil leak source was not specified beyond its location, so a physical underbonnet inspection is essential to determine whether it stems from a camshaft seal, rocker cover gasket, or a more costly turbocharger oil feed. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,670 miles per year is entirely typical for a nine-year-old vehicle and suggests consistent regular use rather than prolonged standing. The record shows a steady annual progression from 42,125 miles in September 2021 through to 78,027 miles by September 2025, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings. The 2024 test at 69,988 miles recorded zero defects, which is a strong indicator that the vehicle was in good mechanical order at that point. The advisories that appeared in 2025 therefore represent relatively recent deterioration rather than a long-standing neglect pattern. The 2022 test at 51,953 miles recorded both front brake discs worn and pitted along with front brake pads at or very close to the 1.5mm minimum thickness limit. These are consumable items and their replacement would be expected given the mileage elapsed since then, but the buyer should verify whether new discs and pads have been fitted in the intervening four years. A physical inspection of the current front brake condition, including disc thickness, pad material remaining, and any uneven wear patterns that could indicate a binding caliper, is strongly recommended. The offside oil leak flagged in 2025 should be traced to its origin with the vehicle on a ramp, paying close attention to the turbocharger area and the rocker cover gasket seam on the Nissan HR16DE engine commonly fitted to this model. Beyond the flagged items, the buyer should examine the underside for corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframe members, and around the rear beam axle, as the Juke's crossover body style can trap road salt in lower panel seams. The condition of all suspension bushes and drop links should be checked given the 78,000-mile figure, and the exhaust system should be inspected for corrosion particularly around the flexi-joint and back box. The windscreen chip noted in 2023 at 61,981 miles may have been replaced, but any remaining damage near the driver's line of sight should be assessed against current MOT standards. Overall, this is a vehicle with a clean and consistent MOT history that has recently developed two advisories requiring prompt but not urgent attention.