2017 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · LD17 XCS

A clear and consistent pattern of advisories around the front suspension, rear brake pipes, and steering rack joint emerges across this Juke's MOT history, painting the defining mechanical picture for any prospective buyer. The most recent test on 4 September 2026 returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, but this should be read against the context of the five preceding tests, all of which carried advisories and one of which was a failure in April 2022 for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. The front suspension arm pins or bushes have been flagged at every test since April 2022, recorded on both nearside and offside, with the 2022 entries specifically noting the rear bush. The steering rack inner joint play was first noted in April 2022, carried forward as an advisory in March 2026, and has therefore been present on the record for four consecutive tests. The rear brake pipe corrosion advisories on both sides first appeared in March 2023 and recurred in March 2025 and March 2026, suggesting an ongoing deterioration rather than a resolved issue. The advisory nature of these entries means none have yet crossed the threshold for a fail, but the recurrence indicates components under progressive wear. Mileage accumulation is notably light for the vehicle's age. With 52,463 miles recorded over nine years, the annual rate sits at approximately 5,829 miles, which is well below average and consistent with short urban trips or extended periods of light use rather than sustained motorway driving. The MOT history shows tests at consistent yearly intervals from 2021 through 2026, so there are no multi-year gaps to suggest the vehicle has been laid up or off the road for prolonged periods. Lower annual mileage of this nature typically reduces wear on major drivetrain components and internals but can bring its own considerations around brake disc corrosion from infrequent use, tyre perishing from age rather than wear, and the drying or stiffening of rubber components such as suspension bushes and CV boots. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas to scrutinise are the front suspension arms and steering rack, both of which have been repeatedly flagged. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed humps, broken road surfaces, and during full-lock manoeuvres, and feel for any vagueness or slack in the steering, particularly around the straight-ahead position or during slow cornering where the inner joint play is most likely to manifest. The suspension arm bushes should be inspected with the vehicle unladen and on level ground, looking for visible cracking, deformation, or separation in the rubber, and the arms themselves should be checked for any free play when rocked by hand with the wheel lifted. The steering rack inner joint should be assessed by turning the wheel lock to lock with the engine running, listening for clunks and feeling for any notchiness or inconsistent resistance. The brake system warrants close physical examination as well, particularly the rear brake pipes which have carried advisories for corrosion covered in grease for three consecutive tests. The application of grease may be masking active surface corrosion rather than treating it, so the pipes should be inspected along their full length, paying particular attention to the unions, mounting clips, and any sections routed near the underbody or wheel arch where road salt accumulates. Front brake disc corrosion was noted in both 2021 and 2025, and although the brake has not yet been flagged as excessively worn, surface corrosion of this nature can lead to judder or vibration under heavy braking, which is worth replicating during a test drive by performing several firm stops from around 30 mph. Finally, the tyres should be examined for age-related cracking on the sidewalls given the low overall mileage, and the condition of the rear tyres in particular should be checked as they have been flagged for cracking or perishing at multiple tests since 2022.