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
- ORANGE
- Engine
- 1998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 16 July 2026 (32 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 30,131 mi
AI verdict AVOID 36/100
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 18 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 30,131 miles. The vehicle's mileage has been suspiciously low for several years, raising serious questions about its maintenance and usage.
The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop to 87 miles/year between 2018 and 2024, followed by a sudden increase to 1,827 miles/year in 2024-2025, indicating a clear and unexplained anomaly.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed in Nov 2019 and Nov 2022, indicating chronic neglect of critical safety components.
- Recurring major failures: Lights failed 7 times, brakes 2 times, steering 2 times, and suspension 1 time, showing systemic neglect.
- Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage of 87 miles/year between 2018-2024, followed by 1,827 miles/year in 2024-2025, is a major red flag.
- Exhaust advisories: Recurring advisories for exhaust corrosion across 3 tests (2019, 2020, 2021) suggest severe structural degradation.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until July 2026, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
- No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOTs, suggesting some recent maintenance.
- Consistent mileage trajectory before 2018 and after 2025, showing no signs of odometer fraud.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | PASS | 30,131 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2009 | PASS | 41,621 mi |
ADVISORY Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
|
| Mar 2009 | FAIL | 41,621 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) ADVISORY Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
|
| Mar 2010 | PASS | 51,217 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) 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)
|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 62,071 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2012 | PASS | 70,961 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2013 | FAIL | 75,784 mi |
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) USER ENTERED Oil leak USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AND RATTLING
|
| May 2013 | PASS | 75,781 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) USER ENTERED Oil leak USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AND RATTLING
|
| Jul 2014 | PASS | 83,703 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 94,127 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Dec 2018 | FAIL | 98,571 mi |
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) DANGEROUS Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
|
| Dec 2018 | PASS | 98,573 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 111,255 mi |
ADVISORY crack in windscreen ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 128,049 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 138,207 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 148,358 mi |
ADVISORY Rear seats removed at time of test ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both unions as chalked (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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| Jul 2024 | PASS | 148,445 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 150,272 mi | None recorded |
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