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AF03 OLE

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,797 mi
Last recorded42,797 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 42,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 42,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 33,665 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 33,665 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 25,676 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 25,433 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 25,433 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 25,228 miles

Brake servo casing starting to corrode.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Stiff to rotate by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 25,225 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake servo casing starting to corrode.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Stiff to rotate by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 25,066 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 24,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 23,728 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 22,724 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 21,813 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 21,813 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,142 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,333 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 19,555 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 19,033 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 19,033 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 18,356 miles

Cracking evident in both front and both rear tyres.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 18,356 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Cracking evident in both front and both rear tyres.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,730 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,311 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,178 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 9,774 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 7,038 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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AF03 OLE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF03 OLE, 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 AF03 OLE registered?

AF03 OLE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 OLE safe to buy?

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