2004 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · RA53 GPX
2004 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 94,981 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA53 GPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/04/2026
- 94,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA53 GPX 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 (RA53 GPX) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RA53 GPX Mileage History
- 18/04/202385,592 mi
- 20/03/202487,981 mi+2,389 mi
- 15/04/202591,178 mi+3,197 mi
- 15/04/202591,178 mi
- 20/04/202694,981 mi+3,803 mi
Average of roughly 3,123 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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