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Renault Clio

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LX53 VXLMOT history

LX53 VXL is a black petrol Renault Clio first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LX53 VXL black Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,009 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 VXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 VXL was last recorded at 119,009 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 3,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,149 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,860 miles
Average per year
4,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,009 miles
  • 2025 – 115,149 miles
  • 2024 – 110,463 miles
  • 2023 – 106,348 miles
  • 2022 – 102,263 miles
  • 2021 – 97,854 miles
  • 2020 – 94,348 miles
  • 2019 – 89,720 miles
  • 2018 – 85,541 miles
  • 2017 – 80,735 miles
  • 2016 – 72,438 miles
  • 2015 – 65,237 miles
  • 2014 – 57,888 miles
  • 2013 – 51,171 miles
  • 2012 – 43,916 miles
  • 2011 – 38,346 miles
  • 2010 – 31,978 miles
  • 2009 – 31,802 miles
  • 2008 – 30,577 miles
  • 2007 – 27,120 miles
  • 2006 – 19,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,009 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front inner rack arm boot split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,009 miles (+3,860)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,009 miles
    Test number
    476389149373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass115,149 miles (+4,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,149 miles
    Test number
    958804494232
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,463 miles (+4,115)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,463 miles
    Test number
    138724614336
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,348 miles
    Test number
    136686987345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail106,348 miles (+4,085)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,348 miles
    Test number
    765237113876
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,263 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,263 miles
    Test number
    334426122346
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail102,261 miles (+4,407)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,261 miles
    Test number
    952301161646
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass97,854 miles (+3,506)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,854 miles
    Test number
    110007899391
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,348 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,348 miles
    Test number
    892370960895
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack arm boot split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail94,346 miles (+4,626)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,346 miles
    Test number
    810066651830
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack arm boot split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass89,720 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,720 miles
    Test number
    634156255098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail89,718 miles (+4,177)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,718 miles
    Test number
    303257131920
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass85,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,541 miles
    Test number
    867757465544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail85,541 miles (+4,806)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,541 miles
    Test number
    494102325240
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wipers not working (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass80,735 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,735 miles
    Test number
    178855287603
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal ant-slip rubber worn.
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions only just passed.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered acceptable.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged and not fully secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting rubber de-bonding

  16. Fail80,735 miles2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,735 miles
    Test number
    345988564350
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal ant-slip rubber worn.
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions only just passed, engine is running unevenly
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered acceptable.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has a nail in - NOT Repairable (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged and not fully secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting rubber de-bonding

  17. Fail80,735 miles (+8,297)2 failures1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,735 miles
    Test number
    856257375567
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal ant-slip rubber worn.
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions only just passed, engine is running unevenly
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered acceptable.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has a nail in - NOT Repairable (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged and not fully secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting rubber de-bonding

  18. Pass72,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    270497237399
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail72,434 miles (+7,197)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,434 miles
    Test number
    371871110157
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass65,237 miles (+7,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,237 miles
    Test number
    309153835034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass57,888 miles (+6,717)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    936115914016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,171 miles (+7,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,171 miles
    Test number
    606245243066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass43,916 miles (+5,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,916 miles
    Test number
    886735022081
    • 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)

  24. Pass38,346 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,346 miles
    Test number
    917153731065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,978 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,978 miles
    Test number
    171532140017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,802 miles
    Test number
    394480669236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,802 miles (+1,225)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,802 miles
    Test number
    231750369284
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass30,577 miles (+3,457)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,577 miles
    Test number
    382718068401
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  29. Pass27,120 miles (+7,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,120 miles
    Test number
    870728367242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail19,610 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,610 miles
    Test number
    251065366202
    • Repaired at testCentre Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  31. Pass19,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,610 miles
    Test number
    312035466413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 VXL

Does LX53 VXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 VXL is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 VXL?
The MOT on LX53 VXL is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 VXL done?
LX53 VXL was recorded at 119,009 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,993 miles a year.
Has LX53 VXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 VXL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 VXL 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 LX53 VXL find?
LX53 VXL passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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