2015 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · MJ65 XGS

The most recent MOT on 2025-10-02 recorded a pass with four minor defects: offside front seat belt webbing damage, nearside rear registration plate lamp failure, offside front tyre near legal limit, and nearside front shock absorber oil misting. These issues suggest ongoing wear but no immediate safety risks. However, the prior MOT on 2025-09-24 revealed a failure with more severe concerns, including a non-functional horn, multiple tyre tread issues, suspension arm wear, and shock absorber leaks. This indicates inconsistent maintenance or unresolved problems. Recurring mechanical patterns include tyre wear (near legal limits, edge wear, and cracking), suspension component degradation (ball joints, bushings, and shock absorbers), and electrical faults (seat belts, registration lamps, and warning systems). These issues appear to persist across multiple MOTs, with some defects reoccurring in similar forms over 18 months. The 2024-09-10 failure also highlighted brake disc wear and ABS faults, which were not mentioned in later tests, suggesting potential repairs or oversight. The trend shows mixed signals. While the 2025-10-02 pass indicates some improvements, the frequency of similar defects (e.g., seat belt damage, tyre wear) implies unresolved underlying issues. The 2024-09-10 failure included more critical problems than the 2025-09-24 failure, but this could reflect seasonal variations in testing or selective repairs.