BG52 XGE

2003 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1461 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 25 February 2016
Last recorded mileage
49,069 mi

AI verdict AVOID 28/100

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

This 2003 Renault has 19 MOT tests on record with a 53% pass rate and 49,069 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2016-02-25, indicating it has been off-road for over 8 years.

The mileage trajectory shows normal annual usage (11,701 miles/year) until a significant drop in 2013, with a 2,000-mile retest anomaly on 06 Feb 2009.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Feb 2014 – Feb 2015)
  • MOT status 'Not valid' with expiry 2016-02-25 — vehicle has been off-road for 8+ years.
  • 9 test failures and 10 passes over 19 tests — consistent pattern of major defects.
  • Recurring major failures: Tyres (8), Suspension (8), Emissions (5), Brakes (4), Lights (11) — systemic neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a safe base model.
  • Consistent annual mileage (11,701 mi/yr) until 2013 — no suspicious gaps or spikes.
  • No single system has failed repeatedly in the last 3 years — issues are historical.
  • The 2003 Renault 5 E-Tech is a rare, early diesel hatchback with a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

Mileage history

Feb 2006: 49,069 mi FAILFeb 2006: 49,071 mi PASSFeb 2007: 66,248 mi PASSFeb 2008: 79,280 mi FAILFeb 2008: 79,418 mi PASSFeb 2009: 92,429 mi FAILFeb 2009: 94,429 mi PASSFeb 2010: 104,780 mi FAILFeb 2010: 104,780 mi PASSFeb 2011: 117,949 mi FAILFeb 2011: 117,989 mi PASSFeb 2012: 130,864 mi FAILFeb 2012: 130,864 mi PASSFeb 2013: 135,675 mi PASSFeb 2014: 138,349 mi FAILFeb 2014: 138,355 mi PASSFeb 2015: 142,003 mi FAILFeb 2015: 142,058 mi FAILFeb 2015: 142,058 mi PASS142k96k49kFeb 2006Feb 2015

MOT test history — 10/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2006 FAIL 49,069 mi
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2006 PASS 49,071 mi None recorded
Feb 2007 PASS 66,248 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 FAIL 79,280 mi
FAIL Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2008 PASS 79,418 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2009 FAIL 92,429 mi
FAIL Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Feb 2009 PASS 94,429 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 FAIL 104,780 mi
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2010 PASS 104,780 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2011 FAIL 117,949 mi
FAIL Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FAIL Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED rear wiper split
Feb 2011 PASS 117,989 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED rear wiper split
Feb 2012 FAIL 130,864 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
FAIL Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Feb 2012 PASS 130,864 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Feb 2013 PASS 135,675 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Feb 2014 FAIL 138,349 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Feb 2014 PASS 138,355 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Feb 2015 FAIL 142,003 mi
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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
FAIL Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
USER ENTERED battery not fully surcure
USER ENTERED near side middle sill corrion
USER ENTERED off side front antiroll link bush slight movement
USER ENTERED wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted
Feb 2015 FAIL 142,058 mi
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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 Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
FAIL Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Feb 2015 PASS 142,058 mi None recorded

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