2019 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · ST02 SAD

This 2019 Renault Captur passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 at 57,630 miles, but the test revealed three separate mechanical issues that warrant careful attention. The offside rear tyre is showing visible cracking or perishing, the nearside rear tyre is worn close to its legal limit, and the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has developed slight play. These are not isolated wear items; they suggest active deterioration across both suspension and tyres. The tyre wear pattern is particularly telling. The nearside rear was already noted as worn close to legal limit during the May 2023 MOT at 26,154 miles, and it has remained a recurring problem through to the present test. Three years later, both rear tyres are now showing material defects. This indicates either consistent poor tyre maintenance, under-inflation, or suspension geometry issues that cause premature edge wear. The visible cracking on the offside rear adds another layer of concern—this is not simple wear but active deterioration of the tyre compound itself. The anti-roll bar ball joint play is a suspension component fault that will likely worsen with continued use. Even slight play in this joint can affect handling stability, increase tyre wear further, and eventually compromise safety.