BD03 EKV

2003 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREEN
Engine
1783 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 23 September 2014
Last recorded mileage
36,616 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 49/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Renault has 14 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 36,616 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of recurring issues and the vehicle's age warrant significant caution.

The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,272 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage over its 23-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • Sep 2013 MOT advisory for 'Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords' indicates an unresolved safety concern.
  • Recurring major failures in critical safety systems: tyres (4 times), lights (4 times), suspension (3 times), and steering (2 times) across 14 tests.
  • Five test failures in total, including two in the same month (Jan 2008) for suspension and track rod ends.
  • The vehicle has been off the road since 2014 (SORN status), suggesting extended periods of inactivity and potential neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,272 miles/year, indicating normal usage over its 23-year lifespan.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates a strong safety record for its model year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation, with consistent readings over its lifetime.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 36,616 mi PASSFeb 2007: 43,471 mi FAILFeb 2007: 43,471 mi PASSJan 2008: 50,038 mi FAILJan 2008: 50,038 mi PASSJun 2008: 51,510 mi PASSJun 2009: 59,230 mi FAILJun 2009: 59,231 mi PASSMay 2010: 64,283 mi PASSJul 2011: 69,690 mi FAILJul 2011: 69,699 mi PASSAug 2012: 73,369 mi FAILAug 2012: 73,369 mi PASSSep 2013: 78,080 mi PASS78k57k37kMar 2006Sep 2013

MOT test history — 9/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 36,616 mi None recorded
Feb 2007 FAIL 43,471 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Feb 2007 PASS 43,471 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jan 2008 FAIL 50,038 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection .
Jan 2008 PASS 50,038 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection .
Jun 2008 PASS 51,510 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 FAIL 59,230 mi
FAIL Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Jun 2009 PASS 59,231 mi None recorded
May 2010 PASS 64,283 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2011 FAIL 69,690 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre cracking
Jul 2011 PASS 69,699 mi
USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre cracking
Aug 2012 FAIL 73,369 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
USER ENTERED both rear discs corroded
Aug 2012 PASS 73,369 mi
USER ENTERED both rear discs corroded
Sep 2013 PASS 78,080 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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