BJ02 LWC

2002 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1149 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 27 April 2015
Last recorded mileage
47,292 mi

AI verdict AVOID 50/100

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

This 2002 Renault has 15 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 47,292 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2015-04-27, which is a major red flag.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,760 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2015-04-27, indicating no current roadworthiness.
  • Six major failures across lights, brakes, suspension, and steering indicate systemic neglect.
  • Recurring advisories for headlamps, suspension arm, and anti-roll bar bushes point to chronic issues.
  • The 24-year-old vehicle with low mileage (47,292 mi) suggests long periods of inactivity or poor maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal mileage trajectory averaging 7,760 miles/year.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-designed vehicle.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Apr 2006: 47,292 mi PASSApr 2007: 61,765 mi PASSApr 2008: 76,745 mi PASSApr 2009: 82,135 mi FAILApr 2009: 82,135 mi PASSApr 2010: 83,252 mi FAILApr 2010: 83,252 mi PASSApr 2011: 84,438 mi PASSApr 2011: 84,438 mi FAILApr 2012: 87,939 mi FAILApr 2012: 87,969 mi PASSApr 2013: 92,257 mi FAILApr 2013: 92,263 mi PASSApr 2014: 95,378 mi FAILApr 2014: 95,378 mi PASS95k71k47kApr 2006Apr 2014

MOT test history — 9/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2006 PASS 47,292 mi None recorded
Apr 2007 PASS 61,765 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 PASS 76,745 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 FAIL 82,135 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Apr 2009 PASS 82,135 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 FAIL 83,252 mi
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2010 PASS 83,252 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 84,438 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 FAIL 84,438 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Apr 2012 FAIL 87,939 mi
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges
Apr 2012 PASS 87,969 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges
Apr 2013 FAIL 92,257 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Apr 2013 PASS 92,263 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 FAIL 95,378 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2014 PASS 95,378 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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