2014 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · YC14 FCM

The Dacia Duster passed its most recent MOT on 12 June 2026 at 47,635 miles, but the roadworthiness trend is worsening rather than stable. One day earlier, on 11 June 2026 at 47,633 miles, the car failed on four faults: a split near-side front CV boot, excessively binding off-side rear service brake, near-side front track rod end with slight play, and a near-side front inner tyre worn on the edge. The owner cleared the CV boot and brake binding overnight, yet the track rod play and edge tyre wear carried into the pass. These are not isolated consumable items; they point to neglected steering and brake maintenance surfacing in rapid succession. At roughly 3,970 miles per year, the 2014 vehicle shows low use for its age, with just 47,635 miles recorded over twelve years. The gap between the 20 May 2024 test at 45,783 miles and the 25 June 2025 test at 47,139 miles added only 1,356 miles in thirteen months. Low annual mileage and a clean 2025 pass suggest long standing periods, which accelerate rubber perishing and brake seizing. The jump to 47,633 miles by June 2026 indicates slightly heavier recent use, likely exposing dormant faults. Recurring front suspension and steering defects demand a physical inspection. The May 2024 failure cited an excessively worn near-side lower arm ball joint alongside slight off-side play; the June 2026 failure then flagged near-side track rod play. A buyer should check all four suspension arm ball joints, track rod ends, and CV boot condition for cracking or ingress. The off-side rear brake binding recorded in June 2026 implies a caliper or handbrake mechanism issue that may return. Tyre and steering-edge wear on the near-side front repeats across both 2026 tests. Verify tread depth across all tyres and inspect for uneven inner-edge scrubbing. Given the sparse but deteriorating record, commission an independent underside check for corrosion and a brake strip on the rear off-side before purchase.