2020 Renault ZOE I GT Line ZE 50 Electric · RO70 EEJ

Front-tyre wear emerges as the defining mechanical theme across this Renault Zoe's MOT record, with the nearside and offside front tyres repeatedly flagged as worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge. The most recent test on 8 October 2025 was a pass, but it carried advisories on both front tyres for the same edge-wear condition, following an advisory on the offside front inner tyre at the 2023 test and an earlier failure on the same date for an inoperative front windscreen washer. The pattern points to consistent front-end geometry or steering component behaviour that is chewing through the front tyres ahead of the rears, a recurring concern the prospective buyer should not dismiss as isolated tyre ageing. Mileage on this six-year-old electric Zoe stands at 53,985 miles, equating to approximately 9,000 miles annually. This is broadly typical for its age bracket and indicates regular rather than occasional use. Testing has been consistent on an annual basis with no recorded gaps, meaning the vehicle has not been laid up for extended periods, which is relevant for an EV where prolonged stationary storage can affect the traction battery and ancillary 12V supply. There is no evidence of an unusual mileage jump between tests that might suggest a discrepancy or undisclosed heavy use. The steady accumulation supports the impression of a car that has been driven normally, with wear patterns likely reflecting real-world road exposure rather than the harsher loads that come with very high annual mileage. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be given to the front suspension and steering geometry, given the recurring edge-wear advisories. Items to examine include the condition of the front suspension arms, bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and the track rod ends, as wear orplay in any of these will pull the tyres out of true and accelerate shoulder wear. The buyer should request evidence of a recent wheel alignment check and should measure the tread depth across the full width of the front tyres, not just the centre, to confirm whether wear is concentrated on one shoulder. On the test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which would indicate worn suspension linkages or drop links, and pay attention to any steering pull to one side or vibration through the wheel, both of which can accompany geometry misalignment. The windscreen washer failure recorded at the 2023 test is a minor item in isolation, but it is worth verifying on inspection that the system now functions correctly, that the reservoir is topped up, and that the washer jets are clear. Given the Zoe's EV architecture, the buyer should also confirm the proper operation of the 12V auxiliary battery, as a weak unit can intermittently affect non-drivetrain electronics. Beyond the flagged items, the broader MOT record shows no advisories relating to braking components, structural corrosion, suspension deterioration, or lighting defects, which leaves the front tyre wear as the principal mechanical concern to resolve either through a geometry check, replacement of worn suspension components, or both, before further mileage is accumulated.