BN03 FYU

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
SILVER
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 April 2018
Last recorded mileage
21,108 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 21,108 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2018-04-06, which is a critical red flag for a 23-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,486 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes observed.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2018-04-06, indicating no current MOT.
  • 7 major failures across suspension, windscreen, lights, and tyres show chronic neglect.
  • 6 major suspension failures and 4 major tyre failures indicate systemic structural weakness.
  • Consistent advisories for brakes and ball joints suggest ongoing wear and tear.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory averaging 7,486 miles/year, aligning with UK norms.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 21,108 mi PASSApr 2007: 28,342 mi PASSMar 2008: 32,891 mi PASSMar 2009: 44,834 mi PASSMay 2010: 54,715 mi FAILMay 2010: 54,728 mi PASSApr 2011: 63,586 mi FAILApr 2011: 63,586 mi PASSApr 2012: 73,339 mi PASSApr 2013: 81,036 mi FAILApr 2013: 81,036 mi PASSMar 2014: 86,699 mi FAILMar 2014: 86,700 mi PASSMar 2015: 93,265 mi FAILApr 2015: 93,309 mi FAILApr 2015: 93,309 mi PASSMay 2016: 99,903 mi FAILMay 2016: 99,903 mi PASSApr 2017: 106,861 mi PASS107k64k21kMar 2006Apr 2017

MOT test history — 12/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 21,108 mi None recorded
Apr 2007 PASS 28,342 mi
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre worn to 3mm, 205 55 r16v
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre worn to 3mm
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm
Mar 2008 PASS 32,891 mi
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
USER ENTERED front brake pads appear low
USER ENTERED slight play in inner tie rod o/s/f
USER ENTERED o/s/r brake binding slightly
USER ENTERED rear brake pads appear low
Mar 2009 PASS 44,834 mi None recorded
May 2010 FAIL 54,715 mi
FAIL Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner
USER ENTERED all discs rusty
May 2010 PASS 54,728 mi
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner
USER ENTERED all discs rusty
Apr 2011 FAIL 63,586 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2011 PASS 63,586 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2012 PASS 73,339 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 FAIL 81,036 mi
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2013 PASS 81,036 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 FAIL 86,699 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear 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)
FAIL Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2014 PASS 86,700 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2015 FAIL 93,265 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Apr 2015 FAIL 93,309 mi
FAIL Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Apr 2015 PASS 93,309 mi None recorded
May 2016 FAIL 99,903 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2016 PASS 99,903 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2017 PASS 106,861 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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