2013 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · LR63 CVL

A clear pattern of front suspension wear emerges from the DVSA record of this 13 year old Nissan Juke, with anti-roll bar ball joint play, arm bush wear, and an excessively worn ball joint all flagged within the last two testing cycles. The most recent test on 26 January 2026 returned a pass but carried an advisory for slight play in the nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint, following a 2025 advisory for a worn rear bush on the nearside front suspension arm and a minor defect for a severely deteriorated dust cover on the offside front ball joint. The 2024 test was particularly significant: the vehicle initially failed on an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint alongside a non-functional windscreen washer, before passing later the same day once those items were addressed. Combined with advisories for front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on both edges, the front axle of this Juke warrants close physical inspection, as the suspension components appear to be progressing toward replacement rather than holding steady. Covering roughly 9,300 miles annually over its 13 year life, this Juke sits comfortably within expected usage for its age, with no gaps in MOT history and no sudden mileage jumps recorded between tests. This consistent, moderate rate of accumulation means wear is gradual rather than concentrated, but the cumulative effect at 120,890 miles is plainly visible in the front-end components, exhaust system, and brake pipework. Continuous annual testing since at least 2023 also means there are no extended periods off the road to raise concerns about seized calipers, perished coolant hoses, or fuel system deterioration from standing. For a prospective buyer, the priority is a thorough hands-on inspection of the front suspension. The car should be raised on a ramp if possible to check the lower anti-roll bar ball joints, suspension arm rear bushes, and ball joint dust covers for current play or splitting, as the advisories suggest progressive wear that may now have crossed into component replacement territory. On the test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or rattle through the steering, particularly over mid-corner bumps which load the anti-roll bar linkages. Tyre wear should also be inspected closely on both front wheels for inner-edge feathering or uneven shoulder wear, which would indicate worn suspension geometry rather than simply aged rubber. The brake system and exhaust warrant equal attention given the advisories recorded. The offside front brake pipe was flagged as corroded but covered in grease or other material at the most recent test, which masks the true condition; a buyer should request that the pipe be cleaned and visually inspected for pitting or active corrosion, as corroded brake pipes are a common MOT failure point on higher mileage vehicles of this age. Listen during the test drive for any exhaust hiss or ticking that intensifies on the over-run, as minor leaks were flagged at both the centre and rear sections in early 2024 and may have worsened. Finally, check the operation of the windscreen washer system thoroughly, since a non-functional washer was a major failure item at the 2024 test and is an easily overlooked but recurring risk.