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AF05 MGY

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,917 mi
Last recorded103,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 103,917 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively also wheel hard to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 100,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and slightly lagging (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 100,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 100,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 99,485 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2022 98,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 95,891 miles

Both rear tyres old and cracked

Offside Front slight play found at the wheel possibly wheel bearing

Fail 9 Feb 2021 95,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres old and cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front slight play found at the wheel possibly wheel bearing

osf anti roll bar link bush worn

Pass 8 Feb 2020 95,035 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,345 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2019 93,345 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2018 90,013 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 85,714 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Pass 30 Jan 2016 81,791 miles

front roll bar bushes splitting

passenger mirror secured with tape

Fail 30 Jan 2016 81,791 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front roll bar bushes splitting

passenger mirror secured with tape

Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,447 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 79,447 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

ext. system starting to rust in places

f/b/pads possibly getting low

general wear on discs

n/s/f dip beam aim on lower limits

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,845 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,313 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,911 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 37,976 miles

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

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

advice offside rear tyre replaced

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,976 miles

advice offside rear tyre replaced

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,657 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 13,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 2,116 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 MGY is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 AF05 MGY, 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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What year was AF05 MGY registered?

AF05 MGY is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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