2017 Porsche Macan 3.0L Petrol · WM66 RYA

A pattern of front-tyre inner-edge wear and perishing has surfaced repeatedly across the MOT record for this 2017 Porsche Macan, which is the most consistent mechanical theme in its history. Both nearside and offside front tyres were flagged in January 2020 and again in January 2025, with the latter test additionally recording severe outer-edge cracking on the fronts and perished rear tyres. An offside rear shock absorber was also noted as lightly misting oil in the 2020 test. The most recent examination on 15 December 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories, so the official record currently shows no outstanding defects, but the recurrence of tyre wear and cracking over a five-year interval suggests a chronic geometry or suspension-related issue that has not been definitively resolved. The intervening tests in 2021, 2023, and 2024 passed without comment, indicating that the wear pattern tends to develop over a full year of use rather than being a constant fault. The recorded mileage of 50,576 miles across nine years equates to roughly 5,620 miles annually, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Seven MOT tests are documented between 2020 and 2025, with no recorded examination in 2022, though the January 2023 test would typically follow shortly after the anniversary of first registration and its absence simply reflects the standard testing window for that year. The mileage progression between tests, however, is worth scrutiny: the gap between December 2021 and January 2024 covers two years with no recorded entry, and a prospective buyer should verify that the odometer reading is continuous and supported by service documentation during that period. Low annual mileage of this nature can reduce wear on high-mileage consumables such as brake discs and drivetrain components, but it also raises the possibility of extended standing periods, which can affect dry-rot on tyres, brake caliper seizure, and deterioration of oil seals. Given the recurring front-tyre inner-edge wear flagged in 2020 and 2025, a test drive should include careful attention to steering geometry behaviour: any pulling to one side under braking or acceleration, uneven steering response, or a steering wheel that sits off-axis when driving straight would indicate that the camber or tracking issue behind those worn inner edges has not been corrected. The replacement of all four tyres following the 2025 advisories means the rubber currently fitted is likely relatively fresh, so the buyer cannot directly observe the wear pattern, but a mechanic should measure individual tyre tread depth across the full width of each front tyre to confirm whether inner-edge wear is already reappearing. The offside rear shock absorber light oil misting recorded in 2020 is also worth probing: on a road test, listen for clonking or excessive rebound over undulations, and check whether the rear of the vehicle settles level or sags slightly on one side after being parked overnight. The remainder of the MOT history is reassuring, with no brake, exhaust, corrosion, or structural advisories recorded across any test. The absence of any subframe, brake pipe, or underbody corrosion advisories is a positive indicator for a nine-year-old vehicle, though it does not preclude surface corrosion developing on components that are not visually inspected during the test. A pre-purchase inspection should nevertheless include a thorough check of the brake discs for corrosion pitting around the outer edges, which commonly occurs on low-mileage vehicles that undertake mostly light urban use, and the front brake caliper slide pins for free movement. With 50,576 miles recorded, the brake discs and pads are likely approaching their first or second replacement cycle, so budget for those consumables should be considered alongside any immediate geometry work needed to prevent the front-tyre wear pattern from reasserting itself.