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ME53 ZSW

2014 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,518 mi
Last recorded114,518 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Clio51,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 ZSW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 114,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened noise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 111,927 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 111,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 101,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 81,379 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,205 miles

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

undertrays fitted

windscreen chip zone B

Fail 7 Sep 2020 72,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY WORN (ADVISE CHANGING) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

windscreen chip zone B

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,198 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,006 miles

195/55/R16/87V. OF 4 OR 6 NR 4 NF 3mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner & Outer edges prematurely. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner & Outer edges prematurely. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 58,006 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

195/55/R16/87V. OF 4 OR 6 NR 4 NF 3mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner & Outer edges prematurely. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner & Outer edges prematurely. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 47,731 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ME53 ZSW is a 2014 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 51,178 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 ME53 ZSW, 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 12 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ME53 ZSW registered?

ME53 ZSW is a 2014 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 July 2014.

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