2013 Dacia Logan 1.1L Petrol · MW63 WTF

This 2013 Dacia Logan has covered 74,152 miles over roughly 13 years, averaging around 5,700 miles per year. That is well below typical use and suggests either light driving or extended periods of standing. Low mileage can mask wear if the vehicle has been parked for long stretches, as rubber, seals, and brake components deteriorate with age regardless of distance travelled. The most recent MOT in October 2025 tells a concerning story. The vehicle failed initially due to a nearside front track rod end ball joint with slight play, plus both front headlamps aimed too low. It then passed on retest, but the track rod end defect remained noted as a minor advisory. A track rod end with play is a steering safety issue that will worsen and should be replaced promptly; it is not something to ignore or defer. Looking back over the past two years, a clear pattern emerges. The rear axle has been progressively corroding since at least October 2023, when it was noted as slightly corroded. By October 2024 it had worsened to "starting to corrode," and the defect persisted through the October 2025 test.