2015 Renault ZOE Electric · DS65 WCL

This Renault ZOE passed its most recent MOT in December 2025 at 47,082 miles, but the test revealed several concerning advisories that signal cumulative wear and deterioration across multiple systems. The vehicle is now eleven years old with very low recorded mileage—roughly 4,280 miles per year on average—which typically suggests light or intermittent use rather than normal daily driving. The most serious findings from the December 2025 test are the nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit with edge wear, a front brake disc that is worn and pitted, and a nearside front coil spring showing corrosion. These are not isolated incidents but part of a clear pattern of wear that has been visible across the past three MOT cycles. In December 2024, the offside front tyre was already noted as worn close to legal limit, and in December 2023 a suspension arm pin or bush was found to be worn. The brake system also showed fluctuation during the most recent test on both front and rear circuits, which is a sign that the brake components are aging and losing consistency. What stands out most is the brake and suspension degradation coupled with tyre wear. The brake disc pitting and the suspension corrosion suggest that the vehicle has either spent long periods exposed to damp or salt conditions, or has been standing idle for extended stretches without regular maintenance. Low mileage alone does not rule out wear; inactive vehicles can suffer rust and component deterioration just as readily as heavily driven ones. The vehicle's condition trend appears to be worsening rather than stable.