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PG53 VGP

2003 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

183,507 mi
Last recorded183,507 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Twingo89,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 VGP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 183,507 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES,UPPER MOUNTS HAVE UP AND DOWN + SIDE TO SIDE PLAY SUSPECTED CONE MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light SIDE REPETOR LENSE CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2026 183,426 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES,UPPER MOUNTS HAVE UP AND DOWN + SIDE TO SIDE PLAY SUSPECTED CONE MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light SIDE REPETOR LENSE CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 174,081 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 174,081 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 174,065 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid brake pipe above rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side No parking brake effort n/s/r. Cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Fog lamp on n/s/r only (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Unable to check rear seats and seat belts due to car loaded

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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PG53 VGP is a 2003 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2003 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 89,452 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 Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PG53 VGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PG53 VGP is a 2003 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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