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Renault Clio

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,149 cc

X743 DFJMOT history

X743 DFJ is a green petrol Renault Clio first used on 1 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

X743 DFJ green Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
111,182 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 DFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 DFJ was last recorded at 111,182 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 6,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,441 miles · 21 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,741 miles
Average per year
4,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,182 miles
  • 2022 – 104,441 miles
  • 2021 – 86,378 miles
  • 2020 – 83,622 miles
  • 2019 – 82,151 miles
  • 2018 – 81,418 miles
  • 2016 – 78,494 miles
  • 2015 – 70,902 miles
  • 2014 – 62,867 miles
  • 2012 – 55,092 miles
  • 2011 – 50,241 miles
  • 2010 – 47,934 miles
  • 2009 – 45,043 miles
  • 2008 – 41,422 miles
  • 2007 – 38,072 miles
  • 2006 – 35,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,182 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not workingRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount worn
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear exhaust mount perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,182 miles (+6,741)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,182 miles
    Test number
    796380687020
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,441 miles (+9,634)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,441 miles
    Test number
    277664398750
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryMovement in nearside front strut top mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated

  3. Pass94,807 miles (+8,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,807 miles
    Test number
    433490302264
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe switch damp
    • AdvisoryRear High level brake light not working

  4. Pass86,378 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,378 miles
    Test number
    150863362538
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail86,376 miles (+2,754)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,376 miles
    Test number
    901590028693
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass83,622 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,622 miles
    Test number
    398469368905
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated

  7. Fail83,622 miles (+1,471)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,622 miles
    Test number
    322950882922
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated

  8. Pass82,151 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,151 miles
    Test number
    426173898640
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated

  9. Fail82,149 miles (+731)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    290458784401
    • MajorEmissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated

  10. Pass81,418 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,418 miles
    Test number
    827052389156
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount perished

  11. Fail81,417 miles (+2,923)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,417 miles
    Test number
    499361720029
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount perished

  12. Pass78,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,494 miles
    Test number
    854151836524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,494 miles (+7,592)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,494 miles
    Test number
    787167169864
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  14. Pass70,902 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,902 miles
    Test number
    509908944406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail70,842 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,842 miles
    Test number
    524285407638
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  16. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    376913244308
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Fail62,867 miles (+7,775)2 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,867 miles
    Test number
    155963244331
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass55,092 miles (+4,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,092 miles
    Test number
    819439682099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass50,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,241 miles
    Test number
    289260971091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,241 miles (+2,307)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,241 miles
    Test number
    708040971091
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteAir filter housing insecure

  21. Pass47,934 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    392147560067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,043 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,043 miles
    Test number
    963009679050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail44,974 miles (+3,552)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,974 miles
    Test number
    130255469076
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass41,422 miles (+3,350)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,422 miles
    Test number
    192573078444
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/S/R lamp damaged(not failure)

  25. Pass38,072 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,072 miles
    Test number
    422572677088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,158 miles
    Test number
    274966866093
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X743 DFJ

Does X743 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X743 DFJ expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X743 DFJ?
The MOT on X743 DFJ expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X743 DFJ done?
X743 DFJ was recorded at 111,182 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 4,265 miles a year.
Has X743 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 DFJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on X743 DFJ 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 X743 DFJ find?
X743 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 6 advisories: brake load sensing valve stiff; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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