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GP53 HFN

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

40,622 mi
Last recorded40,622 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 HFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 40,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 40,621 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 40,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2024 40,507 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 40,427 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper torn

Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,375 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,148 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,073 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,575 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,960 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight roughness in nearside rear & offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,053 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 37,189 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,342 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,478 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,066 miles

offside front tyre rubber starting to crack & perish, unable to see cords

Fail 15 Feb 2013 32,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,701 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,845 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,742 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,848 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,505 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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GP53 HFN is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2004 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP53 HFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP53 HFN registered?

GP53 HFN is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is GP53 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 HFN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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