2013 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · ST63 GLT

The defining mechanical thread across this Juke's MOT history is the gradual emergence of front suspension wear alongside persistent brake condition advisories, rather than a clean bill of health. The 2024-07-01 test was preceded by a failure on 2024-06-21 for both front suspension arm ball joints being excessively worn, classed as Major defects under item 5.3.4 (a) (i). These are the kind of components that directly compromise steering precision and wheel alignment, and the fact that both sides failed simultaneously suggests the wear was systemic rather than isolated. The vehicle then passed a retest just ten days later with no defects recorded, indicating remedial work was carried out. Most recently, the 2026-06-19 test produced a pass with no advisories at all, but earlier advisories for play in the steering rack inner joint (2023), pitted front brake discs across multiple years (2022 and 2023), and an offside rear coil spring corrosion advisory (2025) demonstrate a pattern of progressive component degradation that a buyer should not dismiss. Against an age of thirteen years, the recorded 70,498 miles equates to roughly 5,423 miles annually, which sits at the lower end of typical accumulation. The annual test cadence is consistent from 2020 through 2026 with no extended lay-up gaps, suggesting the vehicle has remained in active use rather than being stored for prolonged periods. This lighter usage profile tends to reduce wear on high-mileage items such as the clutch and engine internals, but it can accelerate corrosion on exposed underbody components and place uneven loads on infrequently used braking and suspension parts. The coil spring corrosion advisory on the offside rear in 2025 is consistent with this kind of corrosion-prone, lower-mileage environment where road salt and moisture act on components that may not be regularly cycled through their full travel. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the steering and front suspension, given that both ball joints required replacement in 2024 and a steering rack inner joint was on the limit in 2023. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front when traversing speed humps or uneven road surfaces, and feel for any vagueness, looseness, or unevenness in the steering response, particularly around the straight-ahead position. Check for uneven tyre wear across both front and rear axles, as the 2023 advisory flagged inner and outer edge wear on both front tyres, which can point to lingering alignment or suspension geometry issues even after the ball joints were renewed. The braking system also warrants direct scrutiny, with pitted front discs noted in both 2022 and 2023 advisories and thinning pads flagged across all four corners in 2022. On inspection, feel for any vibration, judder, or pulsation through the brake pedal under firm application, which would indicate residual disc warping from the previously pitted surfaces. Listen for any scraping or grinding on light application, suggesting pad material is now approaching the backing plate, and confirm the handbrake holds the vehicle securely on an incline. Finally, inspect the offside rear coil spring area for any visible surface rust, scaling, or cracking, particularly around the lower coils where corrosion tends to initiate, and confirm there is no sagging on that corner that would indicate the spring has lost its structural integrity.