2004 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · EF04 FZG
2004 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 11 May 2004. Recorded mileage 134,203 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF04 FZG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2026
- 134,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF04 FZG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Renault Clio (EF04 FZG) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
EF04 FZG Mileage History
- 28/07/2023126,947 mi
- 23/07/2024129,511 mi+2,564 mi
- 28/07/2025132,347 mi+2,836 mi
- 31/07/2025132,347 mi
- 29/07/2026134,203 mi+1,856 mi
Average of roughly 2,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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