2017 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · YP67 MFO

A recurring pattern of front-end wear defines this 2017 Nissan Juke's MOT history, with steering and tyre advisories appearing across multiple consecutive tests. The offside front track rod end ball joint was flagged with slight play in both February 2024 and February 2025, and the offside steering rack itself was noted with slight free play at the wheel in February 2023, suggesting progressive wear in the steering linkage that has not been definitively rectified between tests. Front tyres have been reported worn close to the legal limit, specifically on the edges, in both 2023 and 2025, a pattern consistent with the steering and geometry wear already flagged. The only outright failure on record came in January 2022 for an illuminated engine management light, though the vehicle passed a retest the same day, indicating the fault was addressed promptly. The latest test in May 2026 resulted in a pass with a single advisory for an illuminated TPMS warning light, so the current record is relatively clean, but the cumulative advisory history points to a front end that has been wearing steadily rather than being renewed. At 129,650 miles over roughly nine years, this Juke has averaged around 14,400 miles annually, which is high for its age and consistent with sustained regular use rather than occasional driving. The test dates show an unbroken annual testing rhythm with no gaps or periods off the road, so the mileage has accumulated continuously. This level of use goes some way to explaining the advisories recorded: track rod ends, steering racks, tyres, and suspension components are all wear items that degrade in proportion to distance covered, and an oil leak noted in February 2024, described as not excessive, is a common finding on higher-mileage engines where seals and gaskets have aged. High mileage is not inherently disqualifying, but it does mean the buyer should assume consumables are partway through their service life unless evidence of recent replacement is provided. On a test drive, the steering deserves the closest attention given the repeated advisories. With the car stationary, have an assistant rock the steering wheel gently while you listen and feel for knock or free play at the track rod ends, and on the move check for any vagueness or dead zone around the straight-ahead position that would corroborate the steering rack free play noted in 2023. Drive over uneven surfaces and listen for light knocking or rattling from the front suspension, and check whether the car tracks straight on a level road without constant correction, since edge wear on both front tyres across two separate tests points towards tracking or geometry that has been out of specification. Inspect the current front tyres directly for shoulder wear and confirm they are comfortably above the legal limit rather than freshly at it. The remaining items are straightforward to verify. Confirm the TPMS warning light behaviour on start-up, since it was the sole advisory at the latest test and may indicate nothing more than a failed wheel sensor, but it should be resolved rather than ignored. Check beneath the engine and around the gearbox for evidence of the oil leak recorded in 2024, looking for fresh seepage or residue on the undertray, and verify the engine management light illuminates at ignition-on and extinguishes after start, given the 2022 failure for that exact item. Finally, ask for invoices covering any steering or tyre work carried out since the 2025 test; if the track rod end play and edge-worn tyres were simply carried forward as advisories without repair, budget for replacement track rod ends, a four-wheel alignment, and at least two front tyres as an immediate cost on purchase.