BT53 LTK

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
RED
Engine
1461 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 11 November 2015
Last recorded mileage
41,114 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 41,114 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with a 2015 expiry date, indicating it has been off the road for over a decade.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 9,172 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious readings.

Things to check

  • 2015-11-11 MOT expiry — vehicle has been off the road for over 9 years.
  • 2008-08-09 FAILED — Headlamp not working on dipped beam (dangerous defect).
  • 2013-11-01 FAILED — Nearside Front Tie bar/rod excessive play.
  • 2014-11-01 FAILED — Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below 1.6mm.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory over 23 years, averaging 9,172 miles/year.
  • No recurring failures on the same critical system across multiple tests.

Mileage history

Feb 2007: 41,114 mi PASSAug 2008: 54,760 mi FAILAug 2008: 54,760 mi PASSAug 2009: 59,567 mi PASSAug 2010: 65,119 mi PASSOct 2011: 75,919 mi PASSOct 2011: 75,919 mi FAILOct 2012: 86,883 mi PASSNov 2013: 99,311 mi FAILNov 2013: 99,311 mi PASSNov 2014: 108,890 mi FAILNov 2014: 108,890 mi PASS109k75k41kFeb 2007Nov 2014

MOT test history — 8/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2007 PASS 41,114 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 FAIL 54,760 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Aug 2008 PASS 54,760 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 PASS 59,567 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 65,119 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 PASS 75,919 mi
USER ENTERED offside front headlight aim very low
USER ENTERED offside and nearside front wishbone bushes starting to unbond and split
USER ENTERED rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion
USER ENTERED front brake disc showing signs of corrosion
Oct 2011 FAIL 75,919 mi
PRS Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
PRS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED offside front headlight aim very low
USER ENTERED offside and nearside front wishbone bushes starting to unbond and split
USER ENTERED rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion
USER ENTERED front brake disc showing signs of corrosion
Oct 2012 PASS 86,883 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 FAIL 99,311 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED slight play in offside trackrodend
USER ENTERED grease around both front cv boots no split found
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED exhaust corroded
Nov 2013 PASS 99,311 mi
USER ENTERED slight play in offside trackrodend
USER ENTERED grease around both front cv boots no split found
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED exhaust corroded
Nov 2014 FAIL 108,890 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED front tyres getting low
USER ENTERED damage to nearside rear wheel arch
Nov 2014 PASS 108,890 mi
USER ENTERED front tyres getting low
USER ENTERED damage to nearside rear wheel arch
USER ENTERED front brake pads low
USER ENTERED rear brake disc very thin
USER ENTERED slight play in offside and nearside front roll bare links

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT53 LTK, 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.