BF55 YRU

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 7 May 2026
Last recorded mileage
13,203 mi

AI verdict AVOID 27/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 13,203 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly anomalous, showing extremely low usage for many years, which is a significant red flag for a 21-year-old vehicle.

The mileage trajectory is highly anomalous, showing extremely low usage for many years, with a suspiciously low 60 mi/yr equivalent recorded before Apr 2024, and a 12,196 mi/yr equivalent before Apr 2019.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2026-05-07; vehicle is currently not valid for road use.
  • Recurring major failures in emissions (Nov 2020, May 2025), brakes (Nov 2020, May 2026), and suspension (Apr 2019, May 2026).
  • Mileage anomalies: 12,196 mi/yr equivalent before Apr 2019, 10,860 mi/yr equivalent before Nov 2020, and 60 mi/yr equivalent before Apr 2024.
  • Three major failures in the last 12 months (May 2025, May 2026) with no evidence of sustained repairs.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety foundation for its era.
  • Consistent annual mileage for the first 14 years (2005-2019) suggests regular use.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).

Mileage history

Sep 2008: 13,203 mi PASSSep 2009: 14,426 mi PASSSep 2010: 15,109 mi PASSSep 2011: 15,791 mi PASSSep 2012: 17,246 mi PASSJan 2014: 26,991 mi FAILFeb 2014: 27,503 mi PASSMay 2016: 31,115 mi FAILMay 2016: 31,123 mi PASSMay 2017: 34,655 mi PASSMay 2018: 39,943 mi PASSApr 2019: 51,404 mi PASSNov 2020: 68,007 mi PASSOct 2021: 69,752 mi FAILOct 2021: 69,752 mi PASSNov 2022: 72,045 mi PASSApr 2024: 72,129 mi PASSMay 2025: 74,614 mi FAILMay 2025: 74,625 mi PASSMay 2026: 75,656 mi FAIL76k44k13kSep 2008May 2026

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2008 PASS 13,203 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 14,426 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 15,109 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 15,791 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 PASS 17,246 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 FAIL 26,991 mi
FAIL Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
FAIL Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
USER ENTERED EML on
Feb 2014 PASS 27,503 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2016 FAIL 31,115 mi
FAIL Battery insecure (1.9.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Front Electrical wiring insecure lambda wiring loom (1.9.2a)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FAIL Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
FAIL Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
May 2016 PASS 31,123 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
May 2017 PASS 34,655 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 39,943 mi
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Front jacking point on sill damaged
Apr 2019 PASS 51,404 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2020 PASS 68,007 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leaking of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Oct 2021 FAIL 69,752 mi
MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MAJOR Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Oct 2021 PASS 69,752 mi
MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 72,045 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 PASS 72,129 mi None recorded
May 2025 FAIL 74,614 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
May 2025 PASS 74,625 mi None recorded
May 2026 FAIL 75,656 mi
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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