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
- RED
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 19 December 2016
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,699 mi
AI verdict AVOID 41/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 38,699 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal annual usage of 8,083 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious readings.
Things to check
- Dangerous headlamp failure on 2006-05-26 (PRS) — safety-critical defect.
- Major exhaust leak advisory on 2007-08-08 — recurring wear item.
- Major steering system free play advisory on 2007-08-08 — indicates wear.
- Major suspension coil spring incomplete on 2011-09-01 — structural neglect.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,083 miles/year.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
- All major failures were immediately rectified and passed subsequent tests.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standard.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | FAIL | 38,699 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) PRS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2006 | PASS | 38,699 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2007 | PASS | 44,980 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) USER ENTERED passenger door mirror missing
|
| Aug 2008 | PASS | 52,832 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2009 | PASS | 60,423 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2010 | FAIL | 69,054 mi |
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) 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 Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) 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)
|
| Sep 2010 | PASS | 69,054 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2011 | FAIL | 82,924 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 82,928 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2012 | FAIL | 95,045 mi |
FAIL Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) FAIL Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Dec 2012 | PASS | 95,045 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2013 | FAIL | 98,559 mi |
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) PRS Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
|
| Dec 2013 | PASS | 98,559 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2014 | FAIL | 101,522 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
|
| Dec 2014 | PASS | 101,522 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 104,752 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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About this page
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