2015 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · VN65 LSO

The January 2026 test at 82,068 miles returned a pass only after a fail the previous day exposed a nearside front suspension ball joint with excessive wear and a missing offside rear wheel fixing, both now rectified. Significant advisories remain on all four brake discs worn and pitted, front pads wearing thin, an offside front brake pipe corroded and coated in grease, a slightly distorted offside front inner road wheel, and slight rear axle corrosion. The pattern shows a clear worsening trend: brake surface degradation has persisted since 2021, rear disc wear appeared in 2024, and structural corrosion is now advancing on the axle and brake pipe. Mileage accumulation has been uneven across the 11-year life. The car covered 24,488 miles by September 2018, then added 13,026 miles in 13 months to October 2019. A slower phase followed with 7,658 miles over 17 months to March 2021, then 6,928 miles in 16 months to July 2022. Annualised rates jumped to 13,330 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, reaching 70,233 miles, before settling to roughly 11,800 miles in the 18 months to January 2026. No prolonged storage gaps appear, but the recent higher tempo aligns with the accelerated brake and suspension wear now evident. A buyer should prioritise a thorough brake inspection: measure disc thickness and run-out on all corners, check pad life remaining, and examine the offside front rigid pipe for active corrosion beneath the grease coating. The distorted offside front inner wheel rim needs removal to assess bead seating and structural cracks. Suspension geometry must be verified given the recent ball joint replacement; the rear shock absorbers have shown oil misting since 2021 and may now be ineffective. Probe the rear axle for perforation, especially around mounting points, and confirm all wheel fixings are present and torqued correctly. The history suggests maintenance has been reactive rather than preventative. Tyre tread advisories in 2019 and 2023, a missing brake reservoir cap in 2019, and headlamp aim failure in 2021 indicate basic checks were overlooked. The current brake pipe corrosion and axle rust point to insufficient underbody protection. While the car passes today, the concentration of advisories on safety-critical systems means immediate expenditure is likely to keep it roadworthy through the next test cycle.