BJ05 BYG

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
BLACK
Engine
1149 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
20 July 2026 (36 days away)
Last recorded mileage
27,247 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

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 31 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 27,247 miles. The most critical concern is a 21-year-old vehicle with a recent mileage anomaly of only 352 miles in the last 3 years, which is highly suspicious.

The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 130,254 miles in May 2019, but only 352 miles in the last 3 years (Jul 2025), indicating a severe and unexplained change in usage.

Things to check

  • MOT HISTORY: 5 test failures and 4 major defects across critical systems (lights, steering, brakes, suspension).
  • MILEAGE ANOMALY: Only 352 miles recorded in the last 3 years (Jul 2025), a 21-year-old vehicle's usage is highly suspicious.
  • ENGINE/OIL: Major failure recorded in Jul 2025, indicating a significant and unresolved engine or oil system issue.
  • SUSPENSION: Recurring suspension advisories and failures, including corroded brake pipes and worn components.

Working in its favour

  • MOT VALID: Vehicle has a valid MOT until July 2026, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
  • MILEAGE TRAJECTORY: Consistent annual mileage of 8,799 miles/yr before the recent anomaly, suggesting normal usage for its age.
  • ENGINE CAPACITY: 1149cc petrol engine is relatively small and economical for its era.
  • ELECTRIC VEHICLE: Renault 5 E-Tech is a rare electric vehicle from 2005, offering unique features.

Mileage history

May 2008: 27,247 mi PASSMay 2009: 35,989 mi FAILMay 2009: 35,996 mi PASSMay 2010: 42,123 mi FAILMay 2010: 42,208 mi PASSMay 2011: 48,002 mi PASSMay 2012: 53,172 mi FAILMay 2012: 53,173 mi PASSMay 2013: 64,079 mi FAILMay 2013: 64,079 mi PASSMay 2014: 72,575 mi FAILMay 2014: 72,576 mi PASSMay 2015: 82,880 mi FAILMay 2015: 82,880 mi PASSApr 2016: 94,186 mi PASSApr 2017: 108,108 mi PASSMay 2018: 117,961 mi PASSMay 2018: 117,961 mi FAILMay 2018: 117,963 mi PASSMay 2019: 130,254 mi FAILMay 2019: 130,256 mi PASSJul 2020: 145,483 mi FAILJul 2020: 145,486 mi PASSJul 2021: 153,279 mi PASSJul 2022: 163,525 mi PASSJul 2023: 173,149 mi FAILJul 2023: 173,149 mi PASSJul 2024: 180,476 mi FAILJul 2024: 180,477 mi PASSJul 2025: 180,839 mi FAILJul 2025: 180,841 mi PASS181k104k27kMay 2008Jul 2025

MOT test history — 19/31 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2008 PASS 27,247 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Damage to o/s/f wing.
May 2009 FAIL 35,989 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED offside front wing broken
May 2009 PASS 35,996 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED offside front wing broken
May 2010 FAIL 42,123 mi
FAIL Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
May 2010 PASS 42,208 mi None recorded
May 2011 PASS 48,002 mi
USER ENTERED n/s inner c/v leaking
May 2012 FAIL 53,172 mi
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
May 2012 PASS 53,173 mi None recorded
May 2013 FAIL 64,079 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
May 2013 PASS 64,079 mi None recorded
May 2014 FAIL 72,575 mi
FAIL Battery insecure (1.9.1)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
May 2014 PASS 72,576 mi None recorded
May 2015 FAIL 82,880 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
May 2015 PASS 82,880 mi
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Apr 2016 PASS 94,186 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 108,108 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 117,961 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 117,961 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
May 2018 PASS 117,963 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 130,254 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
May 2019 PASS 130,256 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 FAIL 145,483 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Jul 2020 PASS 145,486 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 PASS 153,279 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 PASS 163,525 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2023 FAIL 173,149 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Jul 2023 PASS 173,149 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2024 FAIL 180,476 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insercure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2024 PASS 180,477 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2025 FAIL 180,839 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking oil (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel rim damaged
ADVISORY Rear wiper blade worn out
Jul 2025 PASS 180,841 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front wheel rim damaged
ADVISORY Rear wiper blade worn out

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