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Renault R5

Grey · Petrol · 1994 · 1,390 cc

L45 EPKMOT history

L45 EPK is a grey petrol Renault R5 first used on 26 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 138,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,773 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 EPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
R5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
26 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 EPK was last recorded at 138,773 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,208 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,565 miles
Average per year
5,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,773 miles
  • 2024 – 137,208 miles
  • 2023 – 135,499 miles
  • 2022 – 134,560 miles
  • 2021 – 133,223 miles
  • 2020 – 130,827 miles
  • 2019 – 127,553 miles
  • 2018 – 122,898 miles
  • 2017 – 118,229 miles
  • 2016 – 112,243 miles
  • 2015 – 104,357 miles
  • 2014 – 95,359 miles
  • 2013 – 88,821 miles
  • 2012 – 83,303 miles
  • 2011 – 74,689 miles
  • 2010 – 63,174 miles
  • 2009 – 53,913 miles
  • 2008 – 46,525 miles
  • 2007 – 40,751 miles
  • 2006 – 27,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,773 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Main beam dip switch worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Movement in offside front top strut mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear inner wheel rim dented

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,773 miles (+1,565)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,773 miles
    Test number
    923013745202
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded

  2. Pass137,208 miles (+1,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,208 miles
    Test number
    402035372138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass135,499 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,499 miles
    Test number
    221322851750
    • AdvisoryMain beam dip switch worn

  4. Fail135,496 miles (+936)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,496 miles
    Test number
    687131488305
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMain beam dip switch worn

  5. Pass134,560 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,560 miles
    Test number
    921306885297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,223 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,223 miles
    Test number
    157517335210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,827 miles (+3,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,827 miles
    Test number
    911601102223
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder damp no leak found

  8. Pass127,553 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,553 miles
    Test number
    129811204619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,898 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,898 miles
    Test number
    993347183629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,229 miles (+5,986)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,229 miles
    Test number
    927562090866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear seat removed

  11. Pass112,243 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,243 miles
    Test number
    200581572394
    • AdvisoryMovement in offside front top strut mount
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner wheel rim dented
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  12. Fail112,236 miles (+7,879)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,236 miles
    Test number
    972285532795
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner closing sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryMovement in offside front top strut mount
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner wheel rim dented
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill rusted through outside pescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  13. Pass104,357 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    255770165127
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades weak
    • NoteRear No plate fading
    • NoteUnable to see front brake pads fully

  14. Fail104,357 miles (+8,998)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    836229855161
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades weak
    • NoteRear No plate fading
    • NoteUnable to see front brake pads fully

  15. Pass95,359 miles (+19)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,359 miles
    Test number
    209810964133
    • NoteImbalance on front brakes
    • NoteMoveemnt in both sides front anti roll bar mounting bushes
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from manifold area
    • NoteSlight oil leaks

  16. Fail95,340 miles (+65)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,340 miles
    Test number
    958099654100
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteExhaust blow from manifold area

  17. Fail95,275 miles (+6,454)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,275 miles
    Test number
    705466754143
    • FailureHydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass88,821 miles (+5,518)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    517732353185
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass83,303 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,303 miles
    Test number
    277131562428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,984 miles (+8,295)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    368787042108
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass74,689 miles (+417)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,689 miles
    Test number
    125248051189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail74,272 miles (+11,098)7 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,272 miles
    Test number
    235838621453
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s headlamp poor beam pattern
    • NotePlay in n/s/f top strut mount
    • NoteUnable to fully see front brake pads

  23. Pass63,174 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    664158230175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,134 miles (+9,221)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,134 miles
    Test number
    523175030158
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass53,913 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,913 miles
    Test number
    200754829498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,892 miles (+7,367)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,892 miles
    Test number
    771392329188
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  27. Pass46,525 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,525 miles
    Test number
    971036328173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,518 miles (+5,767)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,518 miles
    Test number
    792533228171
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass40,751 miles (+12,840)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,751 miles
    Test number
    293105127488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,911 miles
    Test number
    263492246169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L45 EPK

Does L45 EPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L45 EPK expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L45 EPK?
The MOT on L45 EPK expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L45 EPK done?
L45 EPK was recorded at 138,773 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 5,710 miles a year.
Has L45 EPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 EPK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L45 EPK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L45 EPK find?
L45 EPK passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside inner sill corroded.

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