BJ52 ULS
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
- BEIGE
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 5 June 2015
- Last recorded mileage
- 320,074 mi
AI verdict AVOID 30/100
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 64% pass rate and 320,074 miles. The recurring major failures and advisories across critical systems, combined with a 2008 MOT gap and a 5-year-old MOT expiry, make this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The MOT history shows a critical mileage decrease of 281,388 miles between Nov 2005 (320,074 mi) and Nov 2006 (38,686 mi), indicating possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Nov 2005 (320,074 mi) and Nov 2006 (38,686 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
- Mileage decreased by 281,388 miles between Nov 2005 and Nov 2006 — strong odometer fraud indicator.
- Not valid MOT since 2015-06-05, indicating 9 years without a valid MOT certificate.
- Five major failures for brakes and six for lights across multiple tests, showing chronic neglect.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
- Consistent annual mileage of 7,698 miles/yr (UK average 8,000) suggests regular use.
- No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | PASS | 320,074 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2006 | PASS | 38,686 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2007 | PASS | 45,075 mi | None recorded |
| May 2009 | FAIL | 50,069 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) USER ENTERED tyre side walls starting to crack
|
| May 2009 | PASS | 50,069 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) USER ENTERED tyre side walls starting to crack
|
| May 2010 | FAIL | 57,758 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
|
| May 2010 | PASS | 57,758 mi | None recorded |
| May 2011 | PASS | 65,116 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
|
| May 2012 | FAIL | 69,867 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) 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)
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| May 2012 | PASS | 69,867 mi | None recorded |
| May 2013 | FAIL | 80,162 mi |
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Battery insecure (1.9.1) ADVISORY Front 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 Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) USER ENTERED Centre brake light not working USER ENTERED Binding no both rear brakes mainly no off side rear,advise haveing them checked USER ENTERED Exhaust front to centre clamp badly corroded USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED Both front & rear brake discs corroed/worn
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| May 2013 | PASS | 80,162 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) USER ENTERED Centre brake light not working USER ENTERED Binding no both rear brakes mainly no off side rear,advise haveing them checked USER ENTERED Exhaust front to centre clamp badly corroded USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED Both front & rear brake discs corroed/worn
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| Jun 2014 | FAIL | 95,741 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED missfire on engine
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| Jun 2014 | PASS | 95,741 mi | None recorded |
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