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2003 RENAULT CLIO
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- Registration GF53DFC
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 04 Oct 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 177,188 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,925 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- headlamp beam pattern deteriorated/diffused both lamps
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 8mm damage 22cm in from offside 30cm up 19mm damage 30cm in from nearside 44cm up (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 174,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock has 40mm longer length rod than nearside (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock rod corroded at top joint and bump stop and dust cover missing
- headlamp beam pattern deteriorated/diffused both lamps
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 8mm damage 22cm in from offside 30cm up 19mm damage 30cm in from nearside 44cm up (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,947 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
14 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 167,713 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 163,279 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
17 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,381 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central exhaust clamp heavy corrosion
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,774 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,431 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,818 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape when rotated (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape when rotated (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play starting to feel roughness when rotating (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,157 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,254 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2016 25 Jun 20263 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,973 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,632 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,151 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2013 25 Jun 202628 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,731 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2012 25 Jun 202615 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,302 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2011 25 Jun 202621 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,727 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 45,727 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
26 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,637 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2009 25 Jun 202610 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,277 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,126 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 20,126 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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GF53DFC was registered on 2003-10-01
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