2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · OV53 DZX
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 38,240 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV53 DZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 38,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV53 DZX 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 2003 Renault Clio (OV53 DZX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OV53 DZX Mileage History
- 07/10/202319,388 mi
- 07/10/202425,890 mi+6,502 mi
- 12/10/202425,955 mi+65 mi
- 18/10/202538,240 mi+12,285 mi
- 18/10/202538,240 mi
Average of roughly 9,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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