BP53 KJY

2004 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1149 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 January 2017
Last recorded mileage
17,482 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 2004 Renault has 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 17,482 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2017-01-12, which is a critical red flag for a 22-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,807 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though the 2015 service gap is a concern.

Things to check

  • MOT currently 'Not valid' with expiry 2017-01-12 — a 22-year-old vehicle must have a valid MOT.
  • 6 major failures across critical systems (suspension, brakes, steering) — recurring structural neglect.
  • Recurring advisories on shock absorbers, ball joints, and coil springs — consistent wear pattern.
  • 2015 MOT gap — no MOT recorded for a full year, suggesting off-road use or SORN.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,807 miles/year — no odometer fraud detected.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a safe vehicle for its era.
  • No recent MOT failures — the last test in Jan 2016 passed after addressing issues.
  • No recurring electrical failures — the 2 advisories were not escalated to failures.

Mileage history

Jan 2007: 17,482 mi PASSJan 2008: 29,123 mi PASSNov 2008: 39,082 mi PASSNov 2009: 48,421 mi PASSNov 2010: 66,306 mi FAILNov 2010: 66,333 mi PASSNov 2011: 74,379 mi FAILNov 2011: 74,384 mi PASSDec 2012: 97,530 mi FAILDec 2012: 97,530 mi PASSDec 2013: 104,125 mi FAILDec 2013: 104,125 mi PASSDec 2014: 113,125 mi FAILDec 2014: 113,125 mi PASSJan 2016: 118,091 mi FAILJan 2016: 118,091 mi PASS118k68k17kJan 2007Jan 2016

MOT test history — 10/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2007 PASS 17,482 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 PASS 29,123 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 39,082 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Nov 2009 PASS 48,421 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED engine oil low
Nov 2010 FAIL 66,306 mi
FAIL Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
FAIL rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nov 2010 PASS 66,333 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 FAIL 74,379 mi
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Nov 2011 PASS 74,384 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 FAIL 97,530 mi
FAIL Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
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)
Dec 2012 PASS 97,530 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)
Dec 2013 FAIL 104,125 mi
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED advise washer weak
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Dec 2013 PASS 104,125 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED advise washer weak
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Dec 2014 FAIL 113,125 mi
PRS Battery insecure (1.9.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Dec 2014 PASS 113,125 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jan 2016 FAIL 118,091 mi
ADVISORY Water leak
PRS Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Jan 2016 PASS 118,091 mi
ADVISORY Water leak

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP53 KJY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.