BF54 WLU

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
BLACK
Engine
1149 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 23 February 2015
Last recorded mileage
47,819 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 57% pass rate and 47,819 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2015-02-23, which is a significant legal and safety concern.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 10,795 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious readings.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2015-02-23, indicating no current roadworthiness.
  • Six major failures across critical safety systems (lights, suspension, tyres, bodywork, steering, brakes) from 2009-2014.
  • Recurring major failures in headlamp (Feb 2009, Feb 2010) and ball joint (Feb 2009, Feb 2013) indicate systemic neglect.
  • Consistent pattern of recurring advisories for lights, registration plate lamp, and seatbelt across multiple tests.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage of 10,795 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017), suggesting good inherent safety design.

Mileage history

Jan 2008: 47,819 mi PASSAug 2008: 49,908 mi PASSFeb 2009: 53,555 mi PASSFeb 2009: 53,555 mi FAILFeb 2010: 64,891 mi FAILFeb 2010: 64,891 mi PASSMar 2011: 76,837 mi FAILMar 2011: 76,837 mi PASSFeb 2012: 85,073 mi FAILFeb 2012: 85,073 mi PASSFeb 2013: 99,031 mi FAILFeb 2013: 99,031 mi PASSFeb 2014: 109,526 mi FAILFeb 2014: 109,526 mi PASS110k79k48kJan 2008Feb 2014

MOT test history — 8/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2008 PASS 47,819 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 PASS 49,908 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 PASS 53,555 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Feb 2009 FAIL 53,555 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Feb 2010 FAIL 64,891 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)
FAIL Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Feb 2010 PASS 64,891 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 FAIL 76,837 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAIL Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Mar 2011 PASS 76,837 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Feb 2012 FAIL 85,073 mi
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAIL Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
FAIL Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Feb 2012 PASS 85,073 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Feb 2013 FAIL 99,031 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FAIL Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Feb 2013 PASS 99,031 mi
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Feb 2014 FAIL 109,526 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
FAIL Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
FAIL Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED e.m light on
USER ENTERED rear exhaust mount
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Feb 2014 PASS 109,526 mi
USER ENTERED e.m light on
USER ENTERED rear exhaust mount
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF54 WLU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.