2013 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · LL63 OKC

With a clean pass recorded on 23 December 2025 and a fully unblemished history across all DVSA tests on file, this Nissan Juke presents an outwardly strong roadworthiness picture, although the presence of two failures immediately preceding their respective passes in both 2024 and 2025 warrants a brief note of caution. A fail recorded one day before a pass, as seen on 22 December 2025 and again on 16 December 2024, strongly suggests a single item was addressed between tests rather than a serious structural or mechanical fault, but it does confirm the car has been on the threshold of pass-fail standard in consecutive years. The most recent assessment on 23 December 2025 returned no advisories and no defects, which is the cleanest possible outcome and indicates the vehicle met all statutory requirements across every category including brakes, suspension, tyres, lights, emissions and structure. Covering roughly 7,477 miles per year over its thirteen-year life, the recorded mileage of 97,201 is broadly in line with the national average for a car of this age and usage profile, neither dramatically low nor unusually high. There are significant gaps in the testing history prior to July 2023, which means there are several years of unrecorded condition that cannot be verified. Although the average figure suggests steady, normal use, gaps in MOT coverage are worth treating with a degree of caution as they can sometimes indicate periods off the road, and components such as brake discs, tyres, suspension bushes and rubber boots deteriorate even during relatively short periods of standing. The smoother running of modern Jukes means many owners achieve high mileages without major drivetrain intervention, but the cumulative wear on the underpinnings at nearly 100,000 miles is still meaningful. Given the absence of any recorded component defects, there is no specific advisories history to drive the inspection priorities, so attention should instead be focused on the items most likely to wear at this mileage. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven roads, particularly as the front lower arms, anti-roll bar drop links and stabiliser bushes on the Juke are known to wear by this mileage and would not necessarily cause an MOT failure until quite advanced. Apply the brakes firmly from speed to check for any pulling to one side, vibration through the steering wheel or a soft pedal that may suggest worn discs, sticking calipers or air ingress into the brake hydraulic system. Steering should feel precise and self-centring without excessive play, and any clunking when turning at low speed or on full lock can indicate worn drive shafts or CV joints which, again, may not yet have tripped an advisory. It is also worth inspecting the underside of the vehicle on a ramp or with a torch before purchase, paying particular attention to the rear subframe mounting points, brake pipes running along the chassis, the exhaust system and the fuel filler area for any early signs of surface corrosion that could develop. Check that all tyres are matching, with adequate tread across the full width and no cracking or bulging in the sidewalls, and verify the engine bay for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover or coolant leaks from the radiator and thermostat housing. Finally, confirm that the two recent pre-test failures have left no stored diagnostic trouble codes by ensuring the management light extinguishes promptly on start-up and stays off under acceleration, as intermittent electrical or sensor faults can sometimes pass an MOT on the day but reappear shortly afterwards.