2014 Vauxhall Mokka 1.7L Diesel · YS64 FXH

The 2014 Vauxhall Mokka presents a mixed maintenance picture. Its most recent MOT on 9 October 2025 at 90,814 miles passed, but the tester flagged a nearside front track rod end ball joint with slight play alongside worn MacPherson strut top mount bushes and corroded rear brake hose ferrules. These advisories were not present in the December 2021 clean pass, indicating a gradual decline in front-end and braking component condition over the last four years. The trend is not catastrophic, but it is worsening in terms of suspension and corrosion-related wear, suggesting the previous owner tolerated minor advisories rather than proactively resolving them. The vehicle has covered approximately 7,568 miles per year since new, which is typical for a twelve-year-old family SUV. Mileage accumulation shows a notable gap between December 2021 and January 2023, where only around 5,600 miles were added in over twelve months, followed by a steadier pace of roughly 6,000 miles per year through to late 2025. The record itself is sparse, with only five tests logged across the car's life, leaving large periods unaccounted for. This limited history makes it harder to verify whether servicing kept pace with use. A buyer should inspect the front suspension carefully. The recurring MacPherson strut top mount wear, now joined by a track rod end with play, points to deteriorated damping and steering precision. Check the nearside front tyre for uneven wear, which would confirm the track rod issue. The rear sub-frame bushes also showed wear in August 2024 and remain unaddressed, so look for knocking over rough surfaces and inspect the sub-frame mounting points for corrosion. The rear brake hose ferrules have shown slight corrosion across three consecutive tests, including the most recent one. While the tester deemed it not serious, corroded ferrules can eventually compromise hose integrity, especially in a vehicle of this age exposed to road salt. Have a technician inspect the flexible hoses for swelling or cracking. The January 2023 advisory on scored rear brake discs was not carried forward, suggesting they were replaced, but verify pad and disc condition to confirm. Given the pattern of unresolved advisories, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension bushings, track rod ends, and brake hydraulics is strongly recommended.