BD53 VRM

2004 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1149 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 31 August 2023
Last recorded mileage
2,774 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

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

This 2004 Renault has 22 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 2,774 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with its poor maintenance record and lack of a valid MOT, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage (2,774 miles in 22 years), with a significant drop in usage from 2019 (89,834 miles) to 2022 (100,845 miles).

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect recorded for 'Brakes: imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%' on 2022-08-01.
  • Recurring major failures for 'Lights: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam' on 2022-08-01.
  • Recurring major failures for 'Suspension: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged' on 2022-08-01.
  • Recurring major failures for 'Steering: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured' on 2022-08-01.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures

Mileage history

Jan 2007: 2,774 mi PASSDec 2007: 3,974 mi PASSJan 2009: 5,649 mi PASSJan 2010: 8,748 mi PASSDec 2010: 12,915 mi PASSDec 2011: 24,697 mi PASSDec 2012: 37,147 mi PASSDec 2013: 47,707 mi FAILDec 2013: 47,707 mi PASSDec 2014: 58,527 mi PASSDec 2015: 67,543 mi PASSDec 2016: 74,565 mi PASSDec 2017: 79,824 mi FAILDec 2018: 84,589 mi PASSNov 2019: 89,834 mi FAILNov 2019: 89,840 mi PASSAug 2020: 92,106 mi FAILSep 2020: 92,112 mi PASSAug 2021: 95,964 mi FAILAug 2021: 95,966 mi PASSAug 2022: 100,845 mi FAILAug 2022: 100,845 mi PASS101k52k3kJan 2007Aug 2022

MOT test history — 16/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2007 PASS 2,774 mi None recorded
Dec 2007 PASS 3,974 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 PASS 5,649 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 PASS 8,748 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 PASS 12,915 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 24,697 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 37,147 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Dec 2013 FAIL 47,707 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Dec 2013 PASS 47,707 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 PASS 58,527 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED rear registration plate slighty distorted
Dec 2015 PASS 67,543 mi
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.2.B.1f)
Dec 2016 PASS 74,565 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 FAIL 79,824 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Dec 2018 PASS 84,589 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 FAIL 89,834 mi
DANGEROUS Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
ADVISORY rear exhaust mounting deteriated
ADVISORY front tyres wearing on outer shoulders
Nov 2019 PASS 89,840 mi
ADVISORY rear exhaust mounting deteriated
ADVISORY front tyres wearing on outer shoulders
Aug 2020 FAIL 92,106 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust clamp fixing in poor condition
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting in poor condition
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Movement detected in upper attachment/top mounting
Sep 2020 PASS 92,112 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust clamp fixing in poor condition
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting in poor condition
ADVISORY Nearside Front Movement detected in upper attachment/top mounting
Aug 2021 FAIL 95,964 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY coolant level low
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 175/65/r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2021 PASS 95,966 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 175/65/r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2022 FAIL 100,845 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Aug 2022 PASS 100,845 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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