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GP53 USL

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,001 mi
Last recorded78,001 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 USL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,001 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Hazzard light switch has intermittent fault

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,055 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp lenses becoming opaque

Fail 21 Oct 2015 73,051 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 70,745 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 67,547 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative.

Front brake inbalance to nearside.

Fail 31 Dec 2013 67,547 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre stop lamp inoperative.

Front brake inbalance to nearside.

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outside edge.

Offside front tyre tread worn on iside edge.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,766 miles

Front pipe to centre pipe exhaust clamp badly corroded.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jan 2013 57,766 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front pipe to centre pipe exhaust clamp badly corroded.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,804 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 50,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 43,902 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

just passed emission test

Pass 29 Dec 2010 43,902 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

just passed emission test

Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 36,603 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage front number plate

Fail 3 Jan 2008 24,991 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,991 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,385 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 USL is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

GP53 USL is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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