2003 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SY53 LSJ
2003 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 04 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 92,499 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY53 LSJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2021
- 92,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY53 LSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Renault Clio (SY53 LSJ) between October 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
SY53 LSJ Mileage History
- 03/10/200610,642 mi
- 28/09/200724,029 mi+13,387 mi
- 06/10/200834,876 mi+10,847 mi
- 31/08/200941,111 mi+6,235 mi
- 31/08/200941,111 mi
- 25/08/201052,724 mi+11,613 mi
- 27/08/201052,736 mi+12 mi
- 01/08/201154,916 mi+2,180 mi
- 03/08/201154,917 mi+1 mi
- 16/08/201257,608 mi+2,691 mi
- 24/07/201361,460 mi+3,852 mi
- 25/06/201464,642 mi+3,182 mi
- 19/08/201568,956 mi+4,314 mi
- 19/08/201674,627 mi+5,671 mi
- 01/09/201784,610 mi+9,983 mi
- 01/09/201784,610 mi
- 10/09/201887,537 mi+2,927 mi
- 13/12/201988,494 mi+957 mi
- 10/12/202090,511 mi+2,017 mi
- 09/12/202192,499 mi+1,988 mi
Average of roughly 5,391 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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