2013 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · YE63 ORT

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a worsening trend in mechanical neglect. While the most recent test on 3 April 2026 at 132,393 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, this follows a significant failure just one week prior on 27 March 2026. That failure involved multiple critical components, including a fractured offside front coil spring, worn suspension arm bushes on both sides, a split nearside front drive shaft CV boot, and an inoperative engine MIL and stability control lamp. The recurrence of electronic warning lamp faults, which also appeared in the March 2023 test at 104,007 miles, suggests intermittent electrical or sensor issues that may not have been fully resolved. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There is a notable jump in usage between the March 2022 test at 88,540 miles and the April 2024 test at 115,294 miles, indicating steady use. However, the frequency of failures suggests that maintenance is often reactive rather than preventative. The owner appears to wait for components to reach a state of critical failure before addressing them, evidenced by the 2025 failure where tyres had exposed cords and CV boots were severely deteriorated. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain. The history shows a repeated pattern of worn suspension bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends, specifically in 2022, 2023, and 2026. Given the recent fractured coil spring and CV boot issues, the integrity of the front axle assembly and drive shafts requires close scrutiny. The recurring advisories regarding pitted and scored brake discs, alongside thin pads noted in 2020 and 2023, indicate that the braking system is frequently maintained at the limit of its service life. Finally, the electrical system warrants attention. The failure in March 2026 regarding the engine MIL and electronic stability control warning lamps, combined with previous lighting failures, suggests potential wiring or sensor faults. While the vehicle passed its most recent MOT, the high density of major mechanical failures in the preceding twelve months indicates a vehicle that has been driven hard with minimal proactive upkeep. Careful verification of the recent repairs is essential to ensure the 2026 failures were addressed with quality parts rather than temporary fixes.