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AD03 YWF

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,950 mi
Last recorded129,950 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YWF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 129,950 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 124,856 miles

both head light lens fogged over

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded / ex rubbers cracked / perished / becoming weak

slight unbalance on rear brakes during operation / inc hand brake

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2017 124,854 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front a/r/b link arm bushes split / perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage hole in wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn close to legal limits on 2.mm / large nail in tyre cut to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn 185 / 55 / 15 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage hand brake faulty (3.1.4a)

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge / close to breaking through to cords / adv to replace 185 / 55 / 15

adv on tracking due to tyre wear

both head light lens fogged over

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded / ex rubbers cracked / perished / becoming weak

slight unbalance on rear brakes during operation / inc hand brake

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,599 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes deteriorated badly but not resulting in excessive

Both side front suspension coil springs becoming heavily corroded

Childseat fitted obscuring inspection to adult belt

Exhaust rear rubber mounting deteriorated but still adequately secure

Front brakes imbalanced! 75% Lock

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wing has damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre bald inner edge!

Recommend 2 new front tyres + wheel alignment

Slight earth fault nearside rear light cluster

Fail 11 Apr 2016 118,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 12mm bolt holes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front 21" x2 (8.2.2)

Both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes deteriorated badly but not resulting in excessive

Both side front suspension coil springs becoming heavily corroded

Childseat fitted obscuring inspection to adult belt

Exhaust rear rubber mounting deteriorated but still adequately secure

Front brakes imbalanced! 75% Lock

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wing has damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre bald inner edge!

Recommend 2 new front tyres + wheel alignment

Slight earth fault nearside rear light cluster

Pass 20 Mar 2015 112,081 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,407 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 106,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 101,181 miles

surface corrosion on front discs,appears to have been stood.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,173 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 101,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,981 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 90,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 80,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,554 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 73,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,473 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 67,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,570 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 40,178 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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AD03 YWF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 YWF, 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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AD03 YWF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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