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GP53 MJY

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,361 mi
Last recorded80,361 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 80,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,579 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 75,579 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 67,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ignition switch faulty

Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm scrubbed on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - scrubbed and bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mounting worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ignition switch faulty

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,223 miles

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2020 57,216 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both wiper blades poor

Brake fluid level low

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 54,428 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from around the back of the engine ()

both rear tyres have age related cracks around the side walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s headlamp unit faded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,001 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2016 42,001 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,822 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 34,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers poor

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 30,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,911 miles

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,897 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in tread of n/s/r tyre

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 13 Apr 2011 18,897 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in tread of n/s/r tyre

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 8 Apr 2010 17,092 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,794 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 9,475 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 MJY is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJY, 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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GP53 MJY is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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