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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 23 April 2018
- Last recorded mileage
- 29,636 mi
AI verdict AVOID 22/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 29,636 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is also 'Not valid' since 2018, making it unroadworthy and illegal to drive.
A critical 30,053-mile discrepancy was recorded between the retest pair on 11 Apr 2012 / 12 Apr 2012, and a 21,915-mile decrease occurred between Apr 2012 (98,106 mi) and Apr 2013 (76,191 mi), strongly suggesting odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Apr 2012 (98,106 mi) and Apr 2013 (76,191 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
- Mileage decreased by 21,915 miles between 11 Apr 2012 (98,106 mi) and 12 Apr 2013 (76,191 mi).
- Mileage increased by 30,053 miles between 11 Apr 2012 (98,106 mi) and 12 Apr 2012 (98,106 mi).
- MOT status is 'Not valid' since 2018-04-23, making the vehicle unroadworthy and illegal to drive.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,826 miles/year, aligning with typical UK usage.
- No recurring major system failures (e.g., brakes, suspension) are present in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | PASS | 29,636 mi |
USER ENTERED both front wiper blades torn on the ends USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre worn to @ 2mm USER ENTERED o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn to @ 3mm USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre worn to @ 4mm USER ENTERED tyre size 205/55v16
|
| Jan 2008 | PASS | 33,768 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jan 2009 | PASS | 35,502 mi |
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)
|
| Apr 2010 | FAIL | 46,685 mi |
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Apr 2010 | PASS | 46,745 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Apr 2011 | PASS | 57,902 mi |
USER ENTERED Rear brake pads worn.
|
| Apr 2011 | FAIL | 57,902 mi |
PRS Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) PRS Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) USER ENTERED Rear brake pads worn.
|
| Apr 2012 | FAIL | 68,053 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
|
| Apr 2012 | PASS | 98,106 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2013 | FAIL | 76,191 mi |
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) USER ENTERED Main beam does not stay on automatically. USER ENTERED Offside rear tyre wall deteriorated.
|
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 76,194 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) USER ENTERED Main beam does not stay on automatically. USER ENTERED Offside rear tyre wall deteriorated.
|
| Apr 2014 | PASS | 84,936 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 98,032 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 106,235 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 112,016 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY exhaust system corroded and deteriorated ADVISORY Oil leak ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG53 JVJ, 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.