2015 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · VO65 DFZ

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of worsening structural and mechanical degradation. While the car passed its most recent test on 31 October 2025 at 89,714 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior. The transition from a failure to a pass involved addressing immediate safety defects such as the exhaust silencer and a damaged tyre, but numerous significant corrosion-related issues remain. The volume of advisories recorded suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than proactive preventative care. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,156 miles per year. There is a 18,000-mile gap between the October 2023 test (69,575 miles) and the November 2024 test (87,655 miles), indicating steady annual use. However, the relatively low mileage has not protected the vehicle from significant environmental-related wear, particularly regarding the rubber components and metalwork corrosion noted across the lower chassis areas. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody and suspension assembly. The 2025 record flags corrosion on the front sub-frame, axle beam, and shock absorbers, alongside perished bushes in the suspension arms and rear axle swivel pins. The presence of grease or material covering corroded brake pipes is a specific red flag as it hides the extent of metal decay from the tester. Furthermore, the noted play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage and inner steering joints indicates that steering and stability components are nearing failure. The braking system also shows a history of neglect, with pitted discs and thin pads noted repeatedly between 2023 and 2024. Although these may have been replaced, the ongoing corrosion on the rear brake hose ferrule and front pipes suggests the hydraulic lines are at risk of sudden failure. The use of covers and undertrays during the latest test further obscured the tester's view of components, making a professional independent inspection essential to ensure the structural integrity is not compromised beyond what the advisories suggest.