BV05 XFT

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
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
8 March 2027 (267 days away)
Last recorded mileage
18,873 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

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 29 MOT tests on record with a 66% pass rate and 18,873 miles. The vehicle's safety record and reliability are fundamentally compromised, making it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low usage before Feb 2016 (66 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant spike to 11,708 miles in the last 12 months (Mar 2025–Mar 2026).

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2024-02-26 (Mar 2025 FAIL).
  • DANGEROUS headlamp defect recorded on 2008-01-23 (Mar 2025 FAIL).
  • Recurring brake disc advisories since 2018 (Mar 2026 FAIL).
  • Recurring suspension arm bush advisory since 2008 (Mar 2026 FAIL).

Working in its favour

  • MOT valid until 2027-03-08, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No outstanding MOT failures or dangerous defects on the latest test (Mar 2026 PASS).
  • Consistent annual mileage increases since 2016, despite initial low usage.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).

Mileage history

Jan 2008: 18,873 mi FAILJan 2008: 18,873 mi PASSApr 2008: 19,665 mi PASSApr 2009: 23,786 mi PASSSep 2010: 31,146 mi PASSSep 2011: 35,179 mi PASSFeb 2012: 36,311 mi FAILFeb 2012: 36,311 mi PASSMay 2013: 39,419 mi FAILMay 2013: 39,419 mi PASSFeb 2015: 41,217 mi PASSFeb 2016: 41,285 mi PASSApr 2017: 43,403 mi FAILApr 2017: 43,405 mi PASSJul 2018: 45,835 mi PASSAug 2019: 51,537 mi PASSAug 2020: 56,131 mi PASSMar 2021: 56,389 mi PASSMar 2022: 58,931 mi FAILMar 2022: 58,931 mi PASSFeb 2023: 63,363 mi FAILFeb 2023: 63,363 mi PASSFeb 2024: 66,044 mi FAILFeb 2024: 66,046 mi FAILFeb 2024: 66,046 mi PASSMar 2025: 71,639 mi FAILMar 2025: 71,932 mi PASSMar 2026: 83,640 mi FAILMar 2026: 83,640 mi PASS84k51k19kJan 2008Mar 2026

MOT test history — 19/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2008 FAIL 18,873 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED 3rd brake light not working
Jan 2008 PASS 18,873 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2008 PASS 19,665 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 PASS 23,786 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 31,146 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2011 PASS 35,179 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 FAIL 36,311 mi
FAIL Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Feb 2012 PASS 36,311 mi None recorded
May 2013 FAIL 39,419 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED rear wiper blade perished
May 2013 PASS 39,419 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED rear wiper blade perished
Feb 2015 PASS 41,217 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Feb 2016 PASS 41,285 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking
Apr 2017 FAIL 43,403 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2017 PASS 43,405 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2018 PASS 45,835 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2019 PASS 51,537 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 PASS 56,131 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2021 PASS 56,389 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 FAIL 58,931 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2022 PASS 58,931 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2023 FAIL 63,363 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Feb 2023 PASS 63,363 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2024 FAIL 66,044 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted just met requirements (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Feb 2024 FAIL 66,046 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2024 PASS 66,046 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2025 FAIL 71,639 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Mar 2025 PASS 71,932 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2026 FAIL 83,640 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2026 PASS 83,640 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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