2017 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · LR17 FDG

The most recent MOT, conducted on 28 May 2026, returned a pass but recorded several advisories: slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints, severe deterioration of the nearside front inner driveshaft constant‑velocity boot, and reduced effort on the offside rear parking brake. Similar ball‑joint advisories appear in the 2025 test, while tyre‑wear advisories have been noted each year since 2023, and thin front brake pads and a noisy nearside front wheel bearing were flagged in 2023. Although the vehicle has consistently passed, the recurrence of suspension play, CV‑boot decay and tyre‑wear warnings indicates a maintenance trend that is holding but beginning to deteriorate, with wear items now moving from advisory to likely imminent replacement. At 154 418 mi the Juke averages roughly 17 000 mi per annum, well above the typical 10‑12 000 mi for a vehicle of its class. This high utilisation accelerates wear on consumables such as tyres, brake pads, suspension bushings and CV joints, and places greater demand on the engine and transmission oil‑change intervals. The mileage pattern suggests the car has been driven regularly rather than stored for long periods, so age‑related degradation (rubber perishing, battery sulphation) will be compounded by the mechanical stress of sustained use. A prospective buyer should give the front lower ball joints a thorough road‑test evaluation: listen for clunking or knocking when steering over bumps, and feel for any looseness in the steering feel at low speeds. The severely deteriorated CV boot should be inspected for grease leakage onto the wheel hub and for any splatter on the inner CV joint; a failing boot often precedes joint collapse and will manifest as a rhythmic clicking noise on acceleration or deceleration. The rear parking brake’s reduced effort warrants a functional test – the brake should hold the vehicle on a slight incline without slipping, and the hand‑brake lever should engage firmly. Tyre condition must be measured for tread depth and examined for sidewall cracking, as the repeated “worn on edge” advisories suggest uneven wear that could stem from mis‑alignment or worn suspension components. Verify the front brake pads for remaining thickness and listen for any shudder or squeal under hard braking, while checking the nearside front wheel bearing for humming or growling that intensifies with vehicle speed. Given the vehicle’s age (nine years) and mileage, also inspect for time‑related issues irrespective of the MOT record. Examine all tyre sidewalls for dry‑rot or cracking, especially if the car has spent periods stationary, and confirm that the 12 V battery holds a stable voltage under load. Look for corrosion on the chassis, especially around the wheel arches and under the car, which can affect suspension mounting points. Finally, confirm that engine oil, brake fluid and coolant have been replaced at the manufacturer‑recommended intervals; fluid colour and consistency should be clear, and any signs of sludge or moisture indicate a need for a full service before further high‑mileage use.