2014 Dacia Logan 1.5L Diesel · RE14 OEY

The most recent MOT, dated 14 October 2025, passed at 209,271 miles, but the record reveals a worsening maintenance trend rather than a stable one. Just seven days prior, on 7 October 2025, the car failed at 209,186 miles with a serious fluid leak from the offside rear shock absorber and an ABS warning lamp indicating a fault. Although the shock absorber leak and ABS fault were rectified for the retest, the October 2025 pass still carried three advisories: front suspension noise, and both front and rear tyres worn close to the legal limit on the edges. This pattern suggests reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep, with the front suspension noise persisting as an unresolved mechanical concern. The vehicle is approximately 12 years old, having reached 209,271 miles by October 2025, equating to an average of roughly 17,400 miles per year. This is high annual mileage for a budget saloon, pointing to sustained long-distance or high-use driving. The mileage progression shows a notable jump of 12,094 miles between the September 2024 pass at 197,080 miles and the October 2025 tests at 209,186–209,271 miles, indicating a period of intensified use. The 2024 test was clean, but the subsequent rapid accumulation has coincided with a cluster of defects, including tyre wear, suspension noise, and a shock absorber failure, all consistent with accelerated component fatigue under heavy use. A buyer should inspect the front suspension closely, given the persistent noise flagged in October 2025 and the offside rear shock absorber leak that required repair. Worn suspension bushes, deteriorating coil springs, or failing top mounts are plausible culprits. The recurring edge wear on both front and rear tyres suggests possible misalignment or worn tracking, which should be checked before purchase. The ABS fault that appeared in October 2023 at 185,777 miles was cleared, but a diagnostic scan is advisable to confirm no residual faults in the ABS system. High-mileage budget vehicles like this Dacia Logan are prone to corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points; a thorough underbody inspection is essential to assess structural integrity before committing.