2018 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · WA68 WRK

The 2018 Dacia Duster passed its most recent MOT on 14 April 2026 at 80,146 miles, but the maintenance trend is currently worsening. The April 2026 test flagged four separate advisories, a sharp contrast to the clean passes recorded in both April 2024 and April 2023 at 66,646 and 61,975 miles respectively. The tester noted the front brake disc was worn, pitted, or scored, though not seriously weakened. All four tyres drew attention. The offside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit on the edge with cracking, the nearside front tyre was in the same condition with cracking, the nearside rear was worn close to the legal limit on the edge, and the offside rear tyre was slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing. This cluster of tyre and brake advisories on the most recent test suggests consumable wear is accelerating and the vehicle has not received a fresh set of tyres or attention to the front braking system ahead of its latest inspection. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the April 2023 pass at 61,975 miles and the April 2024 pass at 66,646 miles, the car covered 4,671 miles. From April 2024 to April 2026, a gap of two years, it added 13,500 miles, averaging 6,750 miles annually in that period. The cumulative total of 80,146 miles over roughly eight years works out at approximately 10,018 miles per year, which is typical for this age. There are no alarming mileage gaps or sudden spikes. The record is continuous with no missing years, and the only blemish in the sequence was a minor failure on 12 April 2023 for insufficient washer liquid at 61,975 miles, rectified the same day. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front brake discs and pads, given the pitting and scoring advisory at 80,146 miles, and check whether the discs have since been replaced or remain in service with visible lipping or uneven wear. The all-round tyre condition demands close scrutiny. Cracking and perishing on multiple tyres, combined with edge wear patterns, can point to underinflation, poor wheel alignment, or aging rubber. Verify the date stamps on all four tyres and the spare if fitted. Edge wear on the front tyres in particular may indicate worn suspension bushes or tracking issues, so a thorough check of front wishbone bushes, track rod ends, and wheel bearings is warranted. Inspect the underside for corrosion around suspension mounting points and brake lines, as the Duster's exposed underbody can develop surface rust that may progress if left untreated. The windscreen washer system should be tested for flow and pressure, given the 2023 failure, to confirm the pump, jets, and fluid reservoir are functioning correctly.