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AF53 MHJ

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,307 mi
Last recorded117,307 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 117,307 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 111,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 111,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose inner rack ball joint (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 12 Sep 2014 103,123 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,771 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,031 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,388 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 79,388 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 77,587 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 77,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 70,693 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,984 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 67,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 54,762 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 33,530 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 33,530 miles

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

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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AF53 MHJ is a 2003 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 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 AF53 MHJ, 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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AF53 MHJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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