2021 Dacia Duster 1.3L Petrol · LD21 ECN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in March 2026 at 45,118 miles resulted in a pass following a failure due to a non-functional windscreen washer and a deficient nearside rear tyre. While the vehicle passed after these rectifications, the recurrence of failures suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when prompted by annual testing rather than performing routine preventative checks. The mileage progression is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. Between the February 2024 test at 24,572 miles and the March 2025 test at 34,249 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles. The subsequent interval saw another 10,869 miles covered before the March 2026 test. This steady usage pattern suggests a typical driving profile, which places standard wear expectations on consumables such as tyres and suspension-related components. A buyer should specifically inspect the condition of the nearside rear tyre again, as the March 2026 record noted edge cracking and wear near the legal limit. This often indicates poor alignment or under-inflation over time. The previous failure regarding incorrect headlamp aim in 2025 suggests a lack of attention to adjustment, so the beam pattern should be verified for correct alignment to avoid blinding other drivers. Since no structural corrosion or brake defects were noted in the history, the focus should remain on the immediate state of the rubber and the functionality of the washer system to ensure the previous failure was properly resolved.