2013 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · ML13 MRO

The most recent DVSA examination dated 27 January 2026 resulted in a PASS, though this followed a same-day FAIL for non-functioning rear stop lamps, an inoperative nearside rear registration plate lamp, and an insufficient windscreen washer supply. The pre-test failures were relatively trivial in mechanical terms, dealing with bulbs and fluid, but the recurrence of the registration plate lamp defect across three consecutive tests since 2023 suggests an underlying electrical or bulb holder issue that has not been permanently rectified. The broader history reveals a mixed maintenance trend. In January 2023 the vehicle failed on excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joints and three missing road wheel fixings, both of which are safety-critical items indicative of either neglected maintenance or a wheel that had been recently removed and improperly refitted. By January 2024 the offside front ball joint had returned as a Major failure, although the wheel fixing issue was not repeated, suggesting that suspension wear is progressing at a notable rate. The advisories recorded across 2024, 2025 and 2026 regarding worn front brake discs, pitted rear brake discs, a binding offside front service brake, suspension arm bushes, and tyre cracking or perishing all point towards a vehicle approaching or entering the typical wear-and-tear phase for its age and mileage. Recorded mileage of 85,728 miles over roughly thirteen years equates to an annual average of approximately 6,594 miles, which is broadly typical for a privately used car of this vintage. There are no significant gaps in the MOT history to suggest prolonged standing, and the mileage progression appears consistent year on year, indicating regular if modest use. This pattern is mechanically favourable in some respects, as frequent short journeys keep seals, brakes, and the exhaust system active, but it does mean the engine, clutch, turbocharger and drivetrain components have accumulated wear commensurate with the odometer reading. A prospective buyer should not be lulled into thinking this is a low-mileage vehicle, and service history verification is essential given that the MOT record alone cannot confirm whether major items such as the timing chain, CVT fluid or automatic transmission have been serviced at manufacturer-specified intervals. The most pressing concerns from the MOT record centre on the front suspension. The offside front suspension arm ball joint was flagged as excessively worn and required replacement in both 2023 and 2024, and the 2026 test has now added an advisory for a worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed bumps, uneven road surfaces, or when turning sharply at low speed. Excessive looseness in the steering, vagueness on cambers, or uneven tyre wear particularly on the inner or outer edges of the front tyres would suggest the bushes or ball joints have deteriorated further since the last MOT. The advisory for front and rear brake disc wear is also noteworthy, as discs that were merely pitted in early 2025 may now be approaching the minimum thickness specification, especially given the recurring binding noted on the offside front brake in 2024. A binding caliper can lead to uneven pad wear, pulling under braking, and elevated fuel consumption, and should be inspected for free rotation of the wheel when jacked and for excessive heat after driving. Beyond the documented advisories, several age and mileage related checks are warranted. The 2024 advisories for nearside and offside front tyre sidewall perishing, combined with the offside rear tyre worn on edge, indicate that tyre condition should be physically inspected for cracking, bulges or uneven wear patterns even if the tread depth appears acceptable. Rubber compounds degrade with age regardless of mileage, and replacement tyres should be confirmed to be of recent manufacture date. The exhaust corrosion advisory from 2023 should prompt a thorough inspection of the centre to rear joint and the rear silencer for blowholes or loudness, as corrosion tends to progress once initiated. Verify that the 12V battery is holding charge, that all fluids including brake fluid, coolant and if applicable CVT transmission fluid have been renewed in line with calendar-based service schedules, and that the service book contains stamps or invoices corroborating regular maintenance. Finally, given the pattern of repeated minor electrical faults for the registration plate lamp and the previous failure for missing wheel fixings, confirm that all bulbs, including the stop lamps, function correctly and that a torque wrench has been used to verify wheel bolt tension, as these are easily remedied but reflect on the general standard of upkeep this vehicle has received.