2011 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · WR11 XEZ

The Nissan Juke passed its most recent MOT on 23 March 2026 at 121,013 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. That same day the vehicle first failed with a long list of defects before passing a retest hours later. The pass on the second attempt masks significant underlying faults that were downgraded to advisories rather than fixed outright. The offside front coil spring remains corroded, the offside front shock absorber still shows reduced damping, and the offside rear shock absorber continues to mist oil. These are not new issues; they represent a pattern of deteriorating front suspension components that has persisted across multiple tests without permanent repair. The mileage progression tells its own story. Between March 2023 at 92,613 miles and March 2025 at 110,061 miles, the Juke covered roughly 17,448 miles in two years, averaging around 8,700 miles annually. The jump from 110,061 miles in March 2025 to 121,013 miles in March 2026 represents 10,952 miles in a single year, which is slightly above the vehicle's lifetime average of approximately 8,068 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in the record, but the recent acceleration in mileage coincides with a sharp increase in mechanical defects, suggesting harder use or deferred maintenance catching up with the car. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering. The offside front lower suspension arm ball joint was excessively worn at the March 2026 failure, and both outer track rod ends showed excessive play. The nearside front ball joint had slight play. Combined with the corroded coil spring and degraded shock absorber on the same corner, the entire offside front end demands a thorough physical inspection. Check for uneven tyre wear, clunking over bumps, and any signs of recent component replacement. The front brake discs were flagged as significantly and obviously worn at the most recent failure, meaning they may have been replaced for the retest, but verify this visually rather than taking paperwork at face value. The rear suspension and braking system also warrant scrutiny. Rear brake pads were wearing thin in March 2026, and the rear exhaust back box had a major leak with a hole, which may or may not have been replaced. The Lambda reading failure and high idle speed at the first attempt point to an engine management or exhaust gas sensor issue that could resurface. Underneath, inspect the subframe, suspension mounting points, and exhaust system for corrosion, particularly given the coil spring advisory. This is a fifteen-year-old car with over 121,000 miles, and the MOT record shows a vehicle that has been kept running but not thoroughly maintained. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly recommended before committing.