2022 Renault Captur SE Edition TCE 1.0L Petrol · YR72 MFF

A pattern of front-tyre wear dominates the MOT history of this Renault Captur, with the second test on 2026-07-27 returning a clean pass after a single advisory for items removed from the driver's view prior to test, a minor presentation issue rather than a mechanical concern. The more telling entry sits one year earlier on 2025-08-02, when both front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit, with the offside front specifically noted at just 2mm of tread and bald on the inner edge. The fact that the inner shoulder wear was severe enough to be recorded suggests an alignment or suspension geometry issue that has now had time to recur or worsen, particularly given the mileage the vehicle has covered since that test. With no further advisories recorded on the most recent pass, the question is whether the geometry has been rectified or whether the tyres were simply replaced without addressing the underlying cause. Against an expected annual mileage of roughly 7,500 to 10,000 miles for a four-year-old car, the recorded figure of 49,823 miles equates to approximately 12,456 miles per year, placing this Captur firmly in the upper quartile of usage for its age. That additional 25 to 60 per cent of annual mileage over a typical example accelerates wear on exactly the consumables already showing stress in the MOT record, namely the front tyres, the front brake pads and discs, the suspension bushes and wishbone components, and the clutch and dual-mass flywheel if the manual gearbox has seen heavy urban use. No testing gaps or dormant periods appear in the available DVSA record, indicating the vehicle has been in continuous service rather than left standing, which is generally favourable for drivetrain health but means there has been no relief from cumulative mechanical wear. Given the recorded inner-edge tyre wear, a prospective buyer should focus heavily on the front suspension geometry and wheel alignment during any inspection. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn front wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mounts. Check for uneven steering effort, pulling to one side under braking, or a vague, wandering feeling at motorway speeds, all of which can indicate that the alignment is still out of specification or that a component has been allowed to deteriorate further since the last tyre change. Examine the front tyres visually for any asymmetric shoulder wear or feathering across the tread blocks, as a reappearance of inner-edge wear on relatively new tyres would confirm that the root cause has not been resolved. The braking system warrants equally close attention given the high annual mileage, even though no brake-related advisories have yet appeared. On test, the pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel or sponginess, and the car should pull up squarely without any juddering through the steering wheel, which would point to front disc warping. Listen for any grinding, scraping, or binding sounds from the front calipers on a rolling slowdown, and check for pulling to one side under firm braking. Given the vehicle's age, mileage, and the documented tyre wear pattern, a full alignment check, a four-wheel tyre inspection, and a thorough inspection of the front suspension components are essential pre-purchase steps before committing to purchase.