2011 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · HJ11 VTF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the recent MOT history indicates a sharp decline in maintenance standards following a period of clean records. While the car passed its most recent test on 7 November 2025 at 103,564 miles, this occurred just two days after a significant failure at 103,562 miles. That failure revealed multiple critical defects across the exhaust, suspension, and tyres, suggesting that the previous owner only addressed repairs necessary to pass the test rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 103,564 miles, this 15-year-old Juke averages approximately 6,900 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-use patterns. The data shows a gap in activity between February 2024 (88,428 miles) and November 2024 (100,105 miles), where the vehicle covered over 12,000 miles in nine months. However, the sudden appearance of mechanical wear in late 2025 suggests that the relatively low annual mileage has not prevented the age-related degradation of rubber components and mechanical joints. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front-end geometry. The November 2025 failure flagged excessive wear on the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and the offside track rod end, alongside worn bushes on both lower suspension arms. While these were likely replaced to secure the pass, the buyer should verify the quality of the work and check for any remaining play. The exhaust major leak and high lambda readings recorded during that same session also require a check to ensure the catalytic converter is intact and the exhaust system is fully sealed. The condition of the tyres warrants close attention, as the tester previously noted a nearside rear tyre reaching the cords and showing signs of perishing. Given the age of the vehicle, the inspector should also examine the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly around the mounting points for the suspension components mentioned. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a multi-point failure in 2025 indicates the vehicle is entering a phase where component failure will become more frequent.