2015 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · VF64 AEE

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2026‑01‑17 at 106,970 miles shows a PASS, but the preceding test on 2026‑01‑16 at the same mileage recorded a FAIL covering the offside rear registration plate lamp, offside front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint, nearside front track rod end ball joint and nearside front service brake fluctuation. The rapid reversal of status within 24 hours indicates that the defects were addressed, yet the pattern of recent failures points to an unstable maintenance trend rather than a consistently improving condition. Mileage accumulation has followed a roughly linear trajectory, averaging about 9,700 miles per year since 2015, which is typical for an 11‑year‑old model. The gap between the 2025‑01‑15 test (90,052 miles) and the 2026‑01‑17 test (106,970 miles) represents an increase of 16,918 miles over roughly 12 months, a higher annual gain than the long‑term average. Earlier records show occasional missing intervals—most notably the jump from the April 2023 tests (≈72,180 miles) to the January 2024 test (76,496 miles) and the absence of a 2023‑10 entry—suggesting periods where the car may not have been taxed or tested regularly. A prospective buyer should closely inspect the suspension assembly, checking the offside front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint, nearside front track rod end and any front suspension arm bushes for excessive play or wear. Brake system condition warrants scrutiny of the service brake operation for fluctuation, inspection of the corroded rear and front brake pipes, and verification that pads are not thin. Tyre condition is critical: both front tyres show wear close to the legal limit and there is slight damage/cracking on rear tyres, so a visual tread depth check and a road test for even wear are essential. The registration plate lamp should be functional, the exhaust heatshield secured, and the parking brake tested for proper operation on both sides. Finally, a thorough under‑body scan for rust around the brake pipes and suspension mounts will reveal any corrosion that may have been noted in previous tests.