BD05 XUY

2005 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1870 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 16 June 2017
Last recorded mileage
72,181 mi

AI verdict AVOID 32/100

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

This 2005 Renault has 19 MOT tests on record with a 53% pass rate and 72,181 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and consistent failure record make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 15,235 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with no suspicious drops or inconsistencies.

Things to check

  • 2005 Renault 5 E-Tech has no valid MOT since 2017-06-16, making it unroadworthy.
  • 9 major failures across 19 tests, with 8 related to steering and 4 to suspension, indicating chronic neglect.
  • High mileage of 15,235 miles/year is significantly above the UK average of 8,000, leading to accelerated wear.
  • Recurring track rod end ball joint failures (6 tests) and suspension arm failures (3 tests) point to systemic structural weakness.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 9 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its time.
  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and potential for good fuel economy.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 72,181 mi PASSMar 2009: 93,593 mi FAILMar 2009: 93,594 mi PASSJan 2010: 111,821 mi FAILJan 2010: 111,821 mi PASSAug 2010: 123,065 mi FAILAug 2010: 123,065 mi PASSAug 2011: 131,650 mi FAILAug 2011: 131,654 mi PASSJul 2012: 137,560 mi FAILJul 2012: 137,619 mi PASSJul 2013: 145,631 mi FAILJul 2013: 145,730 mi PASSJun 2014: 154,486 mi FAILJun 2014: 154,486 mi PASSJun 2015: 162,179 mi FAILJun 2015: 162,179 mi PASSJun 2016: 174,535 mi FAILJun 2016: 174,688 mi PASS175k123k72kApr 2008Jun 2016

MOT test history — 10/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 PASS 72,181 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 FAIL 93,593 mi
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)
Mar 2009 PASS 93,594 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 FAIL 111,821 mi
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Jan 2010 PASS 111,821 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 FAIL 123,065 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Aug 2010 PASS 123,065 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 FAIL 131,650 mi
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)
Aug 2011 PASS 131,654 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 137,560 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2012 PASS 137,619 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2013 FAIL 145,631 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Jul 2013 PASS 145,730 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 FAIL 154,486 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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 Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Jun 2014 PASS 154,486 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 FAIL 162,179 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Jun 2015 PASS 162,179 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 FAIL 174,535 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FAIL Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings pillar (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2016 PASS 174,688 mi
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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