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Renault R5

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,390 cc

L53 TFLMOT history

L53 TFL is a white petrol Renault R5 first used on 14 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 92,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,804 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 TFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
R5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
14 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 TFL was last recorded at 92,804 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2026: 92,796 miles, lower than 92,797 miles on 31 Oct 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,796 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,804 miles
  • 2025 – 92,797 miles
  • 2024 – 91,041 miles
  • 2023 – 90,780 miles
  • 2022 – 89,981 miles
  • 2021 – 88,642 miles
  • 2020 – 87,452 miles
  • 2019 – 86,744 miles
  • 2018 – 85,973 miles
  • 2017 – 85,329 miles
  • 2016 – 84,376 miles
  • 2015 – 83,181 miles
  • 2014 – 81,206 miles
  • 2013 – 78,845 miles
  • 2012 – 76,717 miles
  • 2011 – 74,287 miles
  • 2010 – 71,765 miles
  • 2009 – 68,351 miles
  • 2008 – 65,148 miles
  • 2007 – 60,968 miles
  • 2006 – 57,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,804 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,804 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,804 miles
    Test number
    307145363671
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail92,796 miles (-1)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,796 miles
    Test number
    363337088209
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail92,797 miles (+1,756)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,797 miles
    Test number
    846058191129
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass91,041 miles (+261)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,041 miles
    Test number
    110108114841
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill is corroded/rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing is corroded/rusted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass90,780 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,780 miles
    Test number
    703044486699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,778 miles (+797)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,778 miles
    Test number
    754709350802
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,981 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,981 miles
    Test number
    848990191911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,642 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,642 miles
    Test number
    419687265211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,452 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,452 miles
    Test number
    717227263115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,425 miles (+681)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,425 miles
    Test number
    706179243636
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass86,744 miles (+771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    86,744 miles
    Test number
    330817229481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass85,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,973 miles
    Test number
    248508692125
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail85,973 miles (+644)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,973 miles
    Test number
    155850738464
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass85,329 miles (+953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,329 miles
    Test number
    175724679477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,376 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,376 miles
    Test number
    743837271514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear fuel pipes corroded at front.

  16. Fail84,376 miles (+1,195)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,376 miles
    Test number
    581729931726
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear fuel pipes corroded at front.

  17. Pass83,181 miles (+1,975)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    179209385495
    • NoteBattery loose not likely to fall.
    • NoteNsr sill repaired and filled.

  18. Pass81,206 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,206 miles
    Test number
    556844084019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,845 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    889924783008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,717 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,717 miles
    Test number
    969457382007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,287 miles
    Test number
    265024781098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,287 miles (+2,522)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,287 miles
    Test number
    125684281463
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass71,765 miles (+3,414)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    372533780059
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass68,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    610883189037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  25. Fail68,351 miles (+3,203)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    383273589033
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  26. Pass65,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    420968988079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,148 miles (+4,180)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    611436988033
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  28. Pass60,968 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,968 miles
    Test number
    182606387003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass57,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,853 miles
    Test number
    322157386041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail57,853 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,853 miles
    Test number
    950517386046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about L53 TFL

Does L53 TFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L53 TFL is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L53 TFL?
The MOT on L53 TFL is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L53 TFL done?
L53 TFL was recorded at 92,804 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,764 miles a year.
Has L53 TFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 TFL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L53 TFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L53 TFL find?
L53 TFL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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