BG04 CBV

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1461 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 April 2019
Last recorded mileage
23,799 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 23,799 miles. While mileage is low and consistent, the pattern of neglect and recurring issues makes this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 7,170 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage for its age.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake failures and advisories (Jun 2007, Jun 2008, Aug 2015) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Recurring suspension failures and advisories (Aug 2013, Aug 2014, Apr 2018) point to systemic structural issues.
  • The 2017 MOT gap suggests a period of SORN or off-road use, raising questions about maintenance.
  • The 2018-04-18 retest after a failure is unusually close to the 2018-04-18 expiry date, suggesting a borderline pass.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (7,170 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-designed vehicle for its era.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering, which is a positive for this vehicle.

Mileage history

Jun 2007: 23,799 mi PASSJun 2008: 31,762 mi FAILJun 2008: 31,791 mi PASSAug 2009: 42,377 mi PASSAug 2009: 42,377 mi FAILAug 2010: 53,739 mi FAILAug 2010: 53,809 mi PASSAug 2011: 60,037 mi PASSAug 2012: 64,691 mi PASSAug 2013: 71,045 mi FAILAug 2013: 71,045 mi PASSAug 2014: 79,298 mi PASSAug 2015: 87,842 mi PASSApr 2016: 91,115 mi PASSApr 2018: 102,590 mi FAILApr 2018: 102,592 mi PASS103k63k24kJun 2007Apr 2018

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2007 PASS 23,799 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jun 2008 FAIL 31,762 mi
FAIL Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Jun 2008 PASS 31,791 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 PASS 42,377 mi
USER ENTERED child seat fitted n/s rear
Aug 2009 FAIL 42,377 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
USER ENTERED child seat fitted n/s rear
Aug 2010 FAIL 53,739 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
USER ENTERED child seat nearside rear
Aug 2010 PASS 53,809 mi
USER ENTERED child seat nearside rear
Aug 2011 PASS 60,037 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Aug 2012 PASS 64,691 mi
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Aug 2013 FAIL 71,045 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)
Aug 2013 PASS 71,045 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)
Aug 2014 PASS 79,298 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 87,842 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Apr 2016 PASS 91,115 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2018 FAIL 102,590 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2018 PASS 102,592 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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