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Renault Clio

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,149 cc

2965 FGMOT history

2965 FG is a grey petrol Renault Clio first used on 9 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

2965 FG grey Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,180 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2965 FG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2965 FG was last recorded at 98,180 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 7,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,889 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,291 miles
Average per year
4,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,180 miles
  • 2025 – 90,889 miles
  • 2024 – 85,937 miles
  • 2023 – 76,614 miles
  • 2022 – 69,556 miles
  • 2021 – 60,945 miles
  • 2020 – 60,813 miles
  • 2019 – 60,457 miles
  • 2018 – 59,561 miles
  • 2017 – 57,599 miles
  • 2016 – 54,985 miles
  • 2015 – 52,410 miles
  • 2014 – 49,246 miles
  • 2013 – 46,109 miles
  • 2012 – 43,321 miles
  • 2011 – 39,607 miles
  • 2010 – 35,358 miles
  • 2009 – 30,721 miles
  • 2008 – 25,707 miles
  • 2007 – 20,860 miles
  • 2006 – 15,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,180 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak at engine on offside of vehicle.
  • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized slightly.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened roughness felt in bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,180 miles (+7,291)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,180 miles
    Test number
    911029057587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine on offside of vehicle.
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized slightly.
  2. Pass90,889 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,889 miles
    Test number
    725970172642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened roughness felt in bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRoughness felt and heard in steering rack
  3. Fail90,888 miles (+4,951)2 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,888 miles
    Test number
    158843314812
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened roughness felt in bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRoughness felt and heard in steering rack
  4. Pass85,937 miles (+9,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    141858124356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight platyat track rod end joint
  5. Pass76,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,614 miles
    Test number
    999363230202
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc inner surface slightly pitted
  6. Fail76,612 miles (+7,056)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,612 miles
    Test number
    686554236119
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc inner surface slightly pitted
  7. Pass69,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,556 miles
    Test number
    464799584947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in inner joint.
  8. Fail69,556 miles (+8,611)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,556 miles
    Test number
    988254547174
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on at dashboard at time of test. (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in inner joint.
  9. Pass60,945 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,945 miles
    Test number
    380226636303
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe on axle slightly pitted
  10. Pass60,813 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,813 miles
    Test number
    544926160526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    60,457 miles
    Test number
    675563408295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,455 miles (+894)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,455 miles
    Test number
    617756314910
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass59,561 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    863626197527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,599 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,599 miles
    Test number
    566909096422
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail57,597 miles (+2,612)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,597 miles
    Test number
    253809490213
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass54,985 miles (+2,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,985 miles
    Test number
    448705269285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass52,410 miles (+3,164)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,410 miles
    Test number
    437483985030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass49,246 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,246 miles
    Test number
    265009674090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,109 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,109 miles
    Test number
    448020483009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,108 miles (+2,787)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,108 miles
    Test number
    958739573060
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  21. Pass43,321 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    187126382046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,607 miles
    Test number
    155415471058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,607 miles (+4,249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,607 miles
    Test number
    278585771011
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  24. Pass35,358 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,358 miles
    Test number
    113161380062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,721 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    341824589053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,707 miles (+4,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,707 miles
    Test number
    223724388076
    • NoteSlight play offside front strut top mounting
  27. Pass20,860 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,860 miles
    Test number
    191395387097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,837 miles
    Test number
    343091686080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2965 FG

What vehicle is registration 2965 FG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2965 FG on a grey petrol Renault Clio first used on 9 Apr 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2965 FG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2965 FG is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2965 FG?
The MOT on 2965 FG is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2965 FG done?
2965 FG was recorded at 98,180 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 4,110 miles a year.
Has 2965 FG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2965 FG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 2965 FG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 2965 FG find?
2965 FG passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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