2015 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · HG15 LRZ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed the latest test in December 2025 at 220,072 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior. That failure revealed significant issues including a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint, a defective seat belt retraction mechanism, and imbalanced front brakes. The recurring nature of suspension wear and brake issues suggests that components are only addressed when they reach a failure threshold rather than during scheduled service intervals. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for an eleven-year-old vehicle, totaling 220,072 miles. This represents an average of 20,000 miles per year, indicating heavy usage and constant stress on the drivetrain and suspension components. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the car covered 16,490 miles in a single twelve-month period. This rapid accumulation is consistent with commercial or heavy fleet-style use, which explains the accelerated wear on consumables like tyres and brake hardware noted noted throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the ball joints and dust covers have failed or shown play across multiple annual tests. The front sub-frame was flagged for corrosion in December 2024 at 203,582 miles; while not considered seriously weakened then, the high mileage makes monitoring structural integrity a priority. The braking system also shows a history of imbalance, fluctuating rear service brakes, and thin pads, which indicates potential sticking calipers or warped discs that require immediate attention to ensure consistent stopping.