2017 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · MM67 JSX

A clean, uninterrupted run of pass certificates from late 2022 through to the most recent test on 8 November 2025 gives this 2017 Nissan Juke a notably tidy MOT history, with no advisories, failures, or recurring defect patterns logged across the most recent four examinations. The only blemish on the entire record is a single advisory-level failure recorded on 20 December 2021, where the offside front wiper was judged insufficiently effective at clearing the windscreen, a presentation issue remedied at the same test. Importantly, there are no corrosion advisories, no brake wear flags, no suspension component mentions, and no exhaust or emissions concerns carried forward from any test, meaning the recorded evidence does not point toward any chronic mechanical weakness in the areas most commonly flagged on vehicles of this age. Covering roughly 7,965 miles per year across its nine-year life, this Juke sits squarely within typical mileage expectations for its age bracket, with no unusual gaps in testing or sudden year-on-year jumps that might indicate prolonged standing or inconsistent use. The annual accumulation is sufficient to keep mechanical components, particularly the brake discs, callipers, and clutch system, working through their normal service cycles without the drying-out and seizing risks associated with very low mileage or the accelerated wear associated with high-mileage examples. Consistent annual testing between 2020 and 2025 with no interruptions suggests the vehicle has remained in regular road use throughout, which is mechanically favourable for items such as the timing chain, turbocharger seals, and CV joint gaiters that suffer from infrequent use. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any structural or corrosion advisories is a particularly reassuring signal on a nine-year-old Nissan, given that corrosion around suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake line junctions is a frequent MOT finding on vehicles from this era and climate exposure bracket. On a physical inspection, particular attention should nevertheless be paid to the rear axle and exhaust mounting areas for any surface corrosion that may not have been severe enough to be flagged, as well as the underside of the engine for any oil misting from the rocker cover gasket, which is a known wear point on the Juke's HR15DE engine. The brake discs and pads should be physically measured rather than relied upon visually, as MOT brake efficiency testing does not flag moderate wear until it approaches the advisory threshold. On a test drive, listen specifically for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn lower arm bushes or drop links, and pay attention to any vibration through the steering wheel under braking, which can signal warped front discs given the Juke's tendency to suffer from uneven disc wear if the calipers have begun to bind. Steering pull to one side under steady acceleration could point toward uneven front brake pad wear or a sticking caliper, while any whining noise from the front wheels when cornering may indicate worn wheel bearings. The CV joints should be checked for torn gaiters by hand, and a cold start should be observed for any excessive smoke from the exhaust or hesitation that could point toward aging ignition coils or throttle body issues common to higher-mileage Jukes, none of which are reflected in the MOT record but remain worth verifying before purchase.