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
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1783 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 25 February 2016
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,388 mi
AI verdict AVOID 46/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 24,388 miles. This fundamental data conflict makes the vehicle unroadworthy and unassessable.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 5,739 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine light usage.
Things to check
- MOT status: Not valid — vehicle is unroadworthy and cannot be legally driven.
- MOT expiry date: 2016-02-25 — impossible for a 23-year-old vehicle, indicating a data anomaly.
- 4 major failures across 14 tests: Emissions (3), Steering (2), Suspension (2) — recurring system failures.
- Brake disc advisories recurring (Feb 2013, Feb 2015): indicates ongoing wear on safety-critical components.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Consistent, low annual mileage: 24,388 miles over 23 years, suggesting light use.
- No mileage anomalies: No suspicious drops or implausibly low annual usage.
- Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates strong safety features for its era.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | PASS | 24,388 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2007 | FAIL | 32,871 mi |
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
|
| Aug 2007 | PASS | 33,348 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2008 | PASS | 37,415 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2009 | FAIL | 43,575 mi |
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) USER ENTERED both rear axle bushes bonding deteriated
|
| Feb 2009 | PASS | 43,575 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2010 | PASS | 50,077 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2011 | FAIL | 55,202 mi |
FAIL Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
|
| Jan 2011 | PASS | 55,202 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2012 | FAIL | 61,121 mi |
FAIL Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
|
| Feb 2012 | PASS | 61,123 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2013 | PASS | 64,406 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Feb 2014 | PASS | 67,107 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 69,757 mi |
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)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW03 HYY, 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.