BF55 CAO

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
RED
Engine
1870 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 January 2021
Last recorded mileage
41,210 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 2005 Renault has 21 MOT tests on record with a 57% pass rate and 41,210 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' and 'Untaxed' with no recent MOT certificate.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 7,888 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes.

Things to check

  • Dangerous fuel system failure (corrosion) on 2009-08-28 test.
  • Major steering rack failures on 2008-08-28 and 2009-08-28 tests.
  • Major brake system failures on 2009-08-28 test.
  • Major headlamp failure on 2009-08-28 test.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.

Mileage history

Aug 2008: 41,210 mi FAILAug 2008: 41,210 mi PASSAug 2009: 53,514 mi FAILAug 2009: 53,514 mi PASSAug 2010: 68,202 mi PASSAug 2011: 76,628 mi FAILAug 2011: 76,735 mi PASSAug 2012: 84,321 mi FAILSep 2012: 84,346 mi PASSAug 2013: 90,469 mi FAILAug 2013: 90,627 mi PASSJul 2014: 95,308 mi FAILJul 2014: 95,309 mi PASSJul 2015: 102,145 mi PASSJul 2016: 105,499 mi PASSJul 2017: 107,953 mi FAILJul 2017: 107,953 mi PASSJul 2018: 110,859 mi FAILJul 2018: 110,875 mi PASSJul 2019: 115,061 mi FAILJul 2019: 115,071 mi PASS115k78k41kAug 2008Jul 2019

MOT test history — 12/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2008 FAIL 41,210 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Aug 2008 PASS 41,210 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 FAIL 53,514 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2009 PASS 53,514 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2010 PASS 68,202 mi
USER ENTERED some play in n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack joints
USER ENTERED n/s/f alloy wheel rim some damage and distortion
Aug 2011 FAIL 76,628 mi
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
ADVISORY Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED near side wiper slightly smearing
USER ENTERED small split to off side rear tyre inner side wall
USER ENTERED rear tyres wearing edges
Aug 2011 PASS 76,735 mi
ADVISORY Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED near side wiper slightly smearing
USER ENTERED small split to off side rear tyre inner side wall
USER ENTERED rear tyres wearing edges
Aug 2012 FAIL 84,321 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
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 Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Sep 2012 PASS 84,346 mi
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 Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Aug 2013 FAIL 90,469 mi
FAIL Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED fuel flap rubber is split slightly
USER ENTERED battery is slightly insecure
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED heat sheild is insecure
USER ENTERED front exhaust pipe is deteriorated
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Aug 2013 PASS 90,627 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED fuel flap rubber is split slightly
USER ENTERED battery is slightly insecure
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED heat sheild is insecure
USER ENTERED front exhaust pipe is deteriorated
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Jul 2014 FAIL 95,308 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Jul 2014 PASS 95,309 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 PASS 102,145 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jul 2016 PASS 105,499 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 107,953 mi
ADVISORY Engine covers and under-trays fitted
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked / perished
Jul 2017 PASS 107,953 mi
ADVISORY Engine covers and under-trays fitted
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked / perished
Jul 2018 FAIL 110,859 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Jul 2018 PASS 110,875 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Jul 2019 FAIL 115,061 mi
MAJOR Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Front Fuel pipe damaged Fuel pipes corroded to the extent that theres a risk it may cause major fuel leak (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Noisey when doing lock to lock on steering, no play found (5.3.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot needs re securing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front shockers slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shockers slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Jul 2019 PASS 115,071 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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