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EF13 VBU

2013 Renault Captur

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,065 mi
Last recorded76,065 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Captur53,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 VBU
MakeRenault
ModelCaptur
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 76,065 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 76,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 59,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,294 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 56,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 51,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front shock dust covers deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,170 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 47,170 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,729 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,933 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

engine covers fitted making inspection difficult

front pads wearing

service due

Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,187 miles

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 14 Mar 2018 80,971 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

slight exhaust blow at rear

unable o vie rear pads due to desighn and slight brake bind ,recomend investigation

under covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,745 miles

dashboard service light on

underside and engine shields fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 12,965 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Captur?

Based on 1,146,845 MOT tests across 137,460 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
5,557
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
137,460
On UK Roads
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EF13 VBU is a 2013 Renault Captur in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Renault Captur models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 53,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Renault Captur typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Renault Captur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF13 VBU is a 2013 Renault Captur, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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