2014 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · SE14 EPD

The 2025-09-25 MOT at 52,264 miles passed with no defects, confirming a stable maintenance trend after earlier tests in 2024 and 2023 that recorded minor tyre wear and brake pipe corrosion. The tester passed the vehicle, and no serious mechanical failures were noted. Since the 2018 test at 19,936 miles the vehicle has accumulated roughly 32,328 miles, averaging about 4,355 miles per year, a figure lower than typical for a 12‑year‑old Duster but showing occasional spikes such as the jump from 31,859 miles in 2020 to 44,647 miles in 2023, a rise of 12,788 miles in three years. The interval between the 2022 test at 40,223 miles and the 2023 test at 44,647 miles represents the most rapid mileage increase in the record. Recurring faults centre on the front and rear brake pipes, which have repeatedly shown corrosion and grease contamination, and on suspension components where bushes and arm pins display corrosion but not excessive movement; the rear sub‑frame also exhibits corrosion that the 2025 test deemed not seriously weakened. Brake discs show pitting or scoring, and tyre tread wear has approached the legal limit on several occasions. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the brake pipes for internal blockage, examine the suspension bushes and arm pins for play, verify that the brake discs are not excessively worn or scored, check tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, and look for any signs of structural rust on the sub‑frame and chassis rails.