Renault Clio
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LX53 VXTMOT history
LX53 VXT is a red petrol Renault Clio first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 156,112 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 156,112 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,989 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 VXT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Clio
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 VXT was last recorded at 156,112 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,164 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,948 miles
- Average per year
- 6,989 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,112 miles
- 2025 – 153,164 miles
- 2024 – 149,770 miles
- 2023 – 146,289 miles
- 2022 – 141,407 miles
- 2021 – 136,063 miles
- 2020 – 132,674 miles
- 2019 – 126,683 miles
- 2018 – 120,015 miles
- 2017 – 111,998 miles
- 2016 – 104,453 miles
- 2015 – 96,668 miles
- 2014 – 89,702 miles
- 2013 – 81,753 miles
- 2012 – 69,052 miles
- 2011 – 58,251 miles
- 2010 – 44,961 miles
- 2009 – 35,021 miles
- 2008 – 27,408 miles
- 2007 – 21,292 miles
- 2006 – 16,160 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,112 miles
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Coil spring corroded all springs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,112 miles (+2,948)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 156,112 miles
- Test number
- 510496967425
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass153,164 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 153,164 miles
- Test number
- 633544310689
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Fail153,164 miles (+3,394)2 repaired1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,164 miles
- Test number
- 640938795397
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass149,770 miles (+3,481)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 149,770 miles
- Test number
- 314099140243
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass146,289 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 146,289 miles
- Test number
- 980833261565
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Fail146,288 miles (+4,881)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,288 miles
- Test number
- 876357203078
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass141,407 miles (+5,344)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 141,407 miles
- Test number
- 989396989835
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass136,063 miles (+3,389)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 136,063 miles
- Test number
- 272716446539
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass132,674 miles (+5,991)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 132,674 miles
- Test number
- 709694059096
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Pass126,683 miles (+6,668)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 126,683 miles
- Test number
- 269237619290
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
- AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryFront discs poor condition
Pass120,015 miles (+8,017)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 120,015 miles
- Test number
- 519308835657
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front steering arms
Pass111,998 miles (+7,545)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 111,998 miles
- Test number
- 737715173311
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Pass104,453 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 104,453 miles
- Test number
- 946620609538
- AdvisoryBoth front steering arms have slight play
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edges
Fail104,453 miles (+7,785)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,453 miles
- Test number
- 678309724101
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryBoth front steering arms have slight play
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edges
Pass96,668 miles (+6,966)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 96,668 miles
- Test number
- 421063170820
- AdvisorySlight deterioration to front and rear number plates
- AdvisorySlight deterioration to os front outer cv boot
- AdvisorySlight wear to ns front inner steering rack inner joint
- AdvisorySome deterioration to both headlamp lenses
Pass89,702 miles (+7,949)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 89,702 miles
- Test number
- 167252874295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSome deterioration to both headlamp lenses
Pass81,753 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 81,753 miles
- Test number
- 528703673285
- NoteOil leak
Fail81,752 miles (+12,700)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,752 miles
- Test number
- 917933773250
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass69,052 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 69,052 miles
- Test number
- 506195362247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,052 miles (+10,801)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,052 miles
- Test number
- 647945362248
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass58,251 miles (+13,290)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 58,251 miles
- Test number
- 987280171221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 44,961 miles
- Test number
- 214296740216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,961 miles (+9,940)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,961 miles
- Test number
- 560446440232
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass35,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 35,021 miles
- Test number
- 123470069264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,021 miles (+7,613)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,021 miles
- Test number
- 902780069254
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Pass27,408 miles (+6,116)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 27,408 miles
- Test number
- 213088268280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 21,292 miles
- Test number
- 341540567412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,290 miles (+5,130)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,290 miles
- Test number
- 343470267211
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteEngine missfiring at time of test
Pass16,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 16,160 miles
- Test number
- 900583966219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 VXT
- Does LX53 VXT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 VXT is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 VXT?
- The MOT on LX53 VXT is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 VXT done?
- LX53 VXT was recorded at 156,112 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 6,989 miles a year.
- Has LX53 VXT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 VXT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX53 VXT 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 VXT find?
- LX53 VXT passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished, and 8 more.
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