2013 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · YH63 OTN

The 2013 Nissan Juke passed its most recent MOT on 28 July 2025 at 52,024 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is stable yet persistently neglected in key areas. The tester flagged multiple advisories on that latest test, including perished and cracked front suspension arm bushes on both sides, worn rear axle swivel pin bushes, and front tyres showing cuts, perishing, and edge wear close to the legal limit. A non-functioning main beam flash was also noted. These are not new issues. The same front suspension bush defect appeared identically in the August 2024 test at 51,516 miles, meaning the component deteriorated over a full year and 508 miles without repair. Front tyre edge wear and damage advisories have recurred across the 2024, 2025, and earlier tests, suggesting the owner has not addressed the underlying cause, which could point to worn tracking, failed bushes allowing geometry drift, or simple neglect of tyre condition. The vehicle remains roadworthy on paper, but the trend shows consumable and suspension wear being tolerated rather than corrected. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle. At 52,024 miles recorded in mid-2025, the Juke has averaged roughly 4,000 miles per year. The annual increments are consistent: 507 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, 610 miles between August 2022 and August 2023, and 1,963 miles between September 2021 and September 2022. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the MOT record that would suggest odometer tampering, and the mileage progression appears genuine. Low annual use can preserve mechanical components in some respects, but it also means the vehicle has likely spent extended periods stationary, which accelerates rubber deterioration, tyre perishing, and brake corrosion, all of which are reflected in the advisory history. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering geometry. The repeated advisory for worn front suspension arm bushes on both sides, now present for at least two consecutive years, indicates the bushes are degraded and likely causing uneven front tyre wear. Have a garage check the lower arm bushes, ball joints, and tracking alignment on a four-post lift. Inspect the front tyres for inner and outer edge wear patterns that confirm misalignment. The rear axle swivel pin and bush advisory on the 2025 test also warrants a close look, as excessive play here affects rear stability and tyre wear. Check the rear brake pads, which were flagged as wearing thin in August 2024, and verify whether they have been replaced since. The main beam flash fault is minor but should be tested, as it can indicate a stalk switch issue or a wiring fault. Beyond the flagged items, examine the underbody for corrosion given the vehicle's age and the rubber component degradation pattern. Perished bushes across both front and rear suspension suggest the car has been stored or parked for long periods, which can also lead to seized brake calipers and corroded brake discs despite low mileage. A road test should confirm no pulling, knocking, or binding under braking and cornering. The MOT record shows no dangerous failures, but the accumulation of minor advisories without repair points to an owner who deferred basic upkeep. Budget for suspension bush replacement, possible tracking correction, and fresh front tyres before considering the car properly maintained.