BJ52 FBN

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
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
1870 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 November 2014
Last recorded mileage
103,146 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 57% pass rate and 103,146 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and consistent failure of the same components indicate significant, ongoing mechanical and safety risks.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 15,854 miles per year, with a notable spike of 26,913 miles between Oct 2012 and Nov 2013, indicating heavy and potentially unverified use.

Things to check

  • Not valid MOT since 2014-11-18, meaning it has been off-road for years.
  • 6 major failures across critical safety systems (lights, brakes, steering, suspension) indicate systemic neglect.
  • Recurring failures in the same system (e.g., brakes, suspension) suggest a pattern of poor maintenance.
  • High annual mileage (15,854 mi/yr) compared to UK average (8,000 mi/yr) signals heavy wear and tear.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe underlying platform.
  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and potential for good fuel economy.
  • No single catastrophic failure that would be immediately rectifiable.

Mileage history

Oct 2006: 103,146 mi PASSOct 2007: 111,358 mi PASSOct 2008: 118,510 mi FAILOct 2008: 118,510 mi PASSOct 2009: 131,815 mi FAILOct 2009: 131,849 mi PASSOct 2010: 143,626 mi FAILOct 2010: 143,926 mi PASSOct 2011: 152,628 mi FAILOct 2011: 152,657 mi PASSOct 2012: 161,602 mi FAILOct 2012: 161,605 mi PASSNov 2013: 188,518 mi FAILNov 2013: 188,519 mi PASS189k146k103kOct 2006Nov 2013

MOT test history — 8/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2006 PASS 103,146 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 PASS 111,358 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oct 2008 FAIL 118,510 mi
FAIL Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2008 PASS 118,510 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2009 FAIL 131,815 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED slight play o/s front steering arm
Oct 2009 PASS 131,849 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED slight play o/s front steering arm
Oct 2010 FAIL 143,626 mi
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oct 2010 PASS 143,926 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oct 2011 FAIL 152,628 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED slight play n/s front steering arm
Oct 2011 PASS 152,657 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED slight play n/s front steering arm
Oct 2012 FAIL 161,602 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED rear subframe bushes worn
Oct 2012 PASS 161,605 mi
USER ENTERED rear subframe bushes worn
Nov 2013 FAIL 188,518 mi
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nov 2013 PASS 188,519 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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