2017 Renault Captur 1.2L Petrol · EO67 ENX

The 2017 Renault Captur presents a stable and improving mechanical picture based on its most recent MOT record. The test on 11 September 2025 at 52,817 miles passed with zero defects, marking a clean bill of health after several years of minor advisories. The maintenance trend is clearly resolving, with no recurring faults carried forward from earlier tests. This suggests the previous owner addressed wear items promptly rather than letting issues accumulate. The mileage pattern tells an interesting story. Between 2021 and 2025, the car covered just 25,431 miles over four years, averaging roughly 6,358 miles per year. That is modest for a family crossover. The jump from 47,516 miles in September 2024 to 52,817 miles by September 2025 accounts for 5,301 miles in twelve months, which is consistent with regular commuting or school-run use rather than high-distance motorway work. The annual increments before that were similarly steady: 7,543 miles between 2022 and 2023, and 7,681 miles between 2023 and 2024. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record, and the odometer progression reads as genuine. Looking at the advisory history, the 2022 test flagged front brake pads wearing thin and a front brake disc that was worn, pitted, or scored, alongside a rear tyre showing cracking or perishing. The 2024 test picked up both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, the nearside at 2mm and the offside at 3mm. Both sets of issues were resolved before the next test, which is reassuring. A buyer should still inspect the front brake discs and pads in person, as the 2022 wear pattern suggests the car may have spent time in stop-start town driving that heats and stresses braking components. The rear tyre perishing noted in 2022 also warrants a close look at all four sidewalls, particularly if the car has stood idle for extended periods between uses. Given the low annual mileage, suspension components such as drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, and front lower arm bushes deserve attention, as these can deteriorate from age and short trips rather than mileage alone. The exhaust system and catalytic converter should be checked for corrosion, especially if the car has done repeated short journeys that prevent moisture from evaporating properly. The clean 2025 result is encouraging, but a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake condition, tyre age codes, and suspension wear will confirm whether the upward maintenance trend has held.