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AC53 WAX

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

133,922 mi
Last recorded133,922 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 WAX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 133,922 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 130,159 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 128,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 127,609 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 126,578 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 125,199 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 125,195 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,464 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,517 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 116,621 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 113,483 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 113,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 108,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear Brake grabbing slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2015 108,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Management Light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 94,826 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 94,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear exhaust section deteriorated and holed

rear tyres (both) slightly out of shape on inner edges

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,834 miles

eml illuminated

Fail 22 Mar 2013 81,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

eml illuminated

Fail 24 Mar 2012 78,407 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 78,407 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,535 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 73,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 64,159 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,257 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 46,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jul 2006 34,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,921 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AC53 WAX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC53 WAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC53 WAX registered?

AC53 WAX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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