2015 Dacia Logan 1.5L Diesel · YF65 FTA

The most recent MOT, carried out on 30 October 2025, was passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle currently satisfies the statutory safety and emissions requirements. Over the preceding five‑year period the MOT record shows a single failure in October 2022 for multiple tyre structural faults, which were evidently remedied as the vehicle subsequently passed in the same year and thereafter. Since that episode the only noted issue is an advisory from the 1 November 2024 test concerning slight play in the off‑side front suspension arm ball joint. This pattern suggests that the vehicle’s overall maintenance trajectory has improved after the 2022 tyre replacement, though a minor suspension concern remains. At 70 583 miles on the odometer the car has logged roughly 6 400 miles per year since its 2015 registration, a usage rate that sits comfortably within the typical range for a Dacia Logan of this age. There are no obvious periods of prolonged inactivity or sudden mileage spikes that would point to excessive wear on high‑stress components. The moderate annual mileage implies that consumables such as brakes, clutch and engine oil will have experienced normal wear, but it also means that age‑related degradation—particularly of rubber and elastomeric parts—may be progressing independently of distance travelled. Prospective buyers should give the front suspension arm ball joint a close inspection. With the advisory noting slight play, the joint may be approaching the limit of its service life; a pronounced clunk when turning the steering wheel at low speed, or a vague looseness under cornering, would confirm the need for replacement. It is advisable to check the condition of all suspension bushes, tie‑rod ends and the coil springs for any signs of cracking, corrosion or uneven wear, as these can lead to handling instability and premature tyre wear. The tyre set, although replaced after the 2022 failure, should be examined for age—verify the DOT code to confirm that the tyres are not older than six years, and look for sidewall cracking, hardening or tread feathering, which are common in tyres that have been stored for long periods or have low mileage usage. Given the vehicle’s eleven‑year age, a thorough time‑based service check is prudent. Inspect the 12 V battery for sulphation and verify its cranking voltage, especially if the car has spent periods standing still. Examine brake discs for surface rust, glazing or scoring and ensure pads have adequate thickness; binding calipers can develop when a car sits idle for extended periods. Check all fluid reservoirs—engine oil, brake fluid, coolant and power‑steering fluid—for correct levels, colour and any signs of contamination, and consider a full fluid change if service records are incomplete. Finally, confirm that the tyre pressure monitoring system fault noted in 2018 has been rectified, and that the vehicle’s service book reflects regular oil changes and any major component replacements, providing further confidence in its mechanical soundness.