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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1870 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 29 March 2012
- Last recorded mileage
- 69,755 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 8 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 69,755 miles. This makes it unroadworthy and illegal to drive on public roads.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 21,128 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, with no evidence of odometer fraud.
Things to check
- MOT status: Not valid (MOT expired 2012-03-29) — vehicle is unroadworthy.
- Mileage trajectory: High annual usage (21,128 mi/yr) — expect accelerated wear.
- Recurring electrical faults: Headlamp aim failures (Jan 2008, Jan 2009) — indicates ongoing electrical issues.
- Recurring steering issues: Steering pivot point play (Dec 2006) — suggests underlying suspension wear.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a safe and reliable vehicle.
- No recent MOT failures: The last MOT failure was in March 2011, over 10 years ago.
- Consistent high mileage: The vehicle has consistently covered high annual mileage, suggesting regular use.
- No major structural corrosion: The MOT history does not indicate any major corrosion issues.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | PASS | 69,755 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) USER ENTERED offside rear beam axle mounting bush slightly seperating
|
| Jan 2008 | PASS | 93,975 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2008 | FAIL | 93,975 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Jan 2009 | FAIL | 120,256 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Feb 2009 | PASS | 120,277 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2010 | PASS | 145,019 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| Mar 2011 | FAIL | 174,240 mi |
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) USER ENTERED offside rear handbrake outer casing worn USER ENTERED rear axle beam mounting bushes deteriorating
|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 174,240 mi |
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) USER ENTERED offside rear handbrake outer casing worn USER ENTERED rear axle beam mounting bushes deteriorating
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT52 TYF, 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.