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AF05 MFE

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,204 mi
Last recorded111,204 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim has poor beam image

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 111,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim has poor beam image

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 99,899 miles

Exhaust system rusty condition

Front Damage to bumper

Front Number plate has slight damage

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe rusty condition across axle

Serv light illuminated

Unable to fully inspect boot floor

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 99,855 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Fog light (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting broken (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected when indicators switched on (1.1.A.3f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system rusty condition

Front Damage to bumper

Front Number plate has slight damage

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe rusty condition across axle

Serv light illuminated

Unable to fully inspect boot floor

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 88,697 miles

Damage to vehicle in general

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 88,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Damage to vehicle in general

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,736 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise tracking check as front tyre wear un-even

offside front tyre 2004. 14 years old

slight roughnes to both rear wheel bearings

windscreen has wiper wear marks in drivers view

Fail 24 Oct 2014 76,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise tracking check as front tyre wear un-even

offside front tyre 2004. 14 years old

slight roughnes to both rear wheel bearings

windscreen has wiper wear marks in drivers view

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,120 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,496 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 55,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,623 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,515 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,807 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,949 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,016 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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AF05 MFE is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 60,841 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 AF05 MFE, 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 21 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF05 MFE is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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