2022 Renault Unknown 2.3L Diesel · DX22 AEW

The vehicle achieved a clean PASS on its most recent DVSA MOT test conducted on 18 June 2025, with no defects, advisories, or failure points recorded against it at that examination. While a single recorded test outcome provides a limited longitudinal dataset for assessing a long-term maintenance trajectory, the absence of any flagged items on a vehicle of this age and recorded mileage is a broadly reassuring indicator that the major safety-critical systems, including braking efficiency, suspension condition, lighting, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity, were functioning within statutory tolerances at the time of test. The prospective buyer should, however, recognise that an MOT certificate represents a snapshot of compliance on the day and does not guarantee that components will remain serviceable until the next scheduled examination, particularly given the high annual usage this vehicle has evidently sustained. With 72,282 miles recorded over an approximate four-year service life, this Renault is averaging around 18,000 miles annually, which sits notably above the national average of roughly 7,500 to 10,000 miles per year. This elevated usage rate carries direct mechanical implications across all wear-based consumables, meaning that items such as front and rear brake pads, brake discs, tyres, drive belts, and clutch components (if applicable to this particular variant) are likely to have already undergone one or more replacement cycles. The higher mileage also places greater cumulative stress on suspension components including coil springs, shock absorbers, drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, and wishbone bushes, all of which degrade progressively with use. The buyer should therefore approach this vehicle with the expectation that several wear items may be approaching the threshold of their next replacement, even though the MOT record itself does not flag any specific items as being at the point of failure. Given that the MOT history shows no recorded advisories or defects, there is no specific component history to scrutinise, which places greater emphasis on conducting a thorough physical inspection and critical test drive. On the road, the buyer should listen carefully for any clonking or knocking noises from the suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn bushes, top mounts, or anti-roll bar linkages, and should test the brakes firmly from higher speeds to detect any vibration, pulling to one side, or grinding sensations indicative of worn discs, pad material transfer, or a binding caliper. The steering should be checked for any looseness, vagueness, or uneven self-centring, which can point to worn track rod ends or power steering wear. A thorough road test should also include checking for any excessive vibration through the steering wheel or cabin, which may indicate tyre balance issues, worn wheel bearings, or driveshaft concerns given the high mileage. Additionally, the buyer should examine the underside of the vehicle for any signs of fluid seepage from the engine, gearbox, or differential, and ensure the exhaust system is secure and free from corrosion damage. Beyond the dynamic checks, a static inspection appropriate to this vehicle's age and usage profile should focus on age-related degradation that the MOT test does not comprehensively cover. The 12V battery should be evaluated for its state of health, as units beyond four years frequently exhibit reduced cranking performance, particularly on a high-mileage vehicle subjected to frequent short journeys. Brake discs should be inspected for any significant lipping or surface corrosion around the outer edges, which is common on vehicles that have seen consistent use, and a check should be made to confirm the calipers are retracting correctly without binding. The tyres warrant particular attention for uneven shoulder wear, which suggests suspension misalignment, and for any sidewall cracking or perishing that can occur even on actively used vehicles, especially those stored outdoors. Finally, the buyer should verify the documented service history to confirm that time-based items, including engine oil and filter changes, coolant renewal, brake fluid replacement (typically every two years regardless of mileage), and spark plug or timing chain servicing where applicable, have been conducted at the correct intervals, as these calendar-based maintenance items do not appear on the MOT record but are essential to the long-term mechanical integrity of the vehicle.