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AF53 MJJ

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

128,450 mi
Last recorded128,450 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 128,450 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 128,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 119,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 110,392 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake and footbrake require adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 110,392 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Refitted blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake and footbrake require adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,587 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 103,534 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 103,533 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 98,646 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 96,671 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 96,671 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,405 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,451 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Edges

Fail 29 Aug 2017 86,451 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Fail 24 Aug 2016 81,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,722 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,492 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 72,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,949 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 67,947 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,608 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,179 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,326 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,931 miles

N/S/ MAIN BEAM BULB NOT SEATED HAZARD LAMP SWITCH CONDTIONPOOR

Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,931 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/ MAIN BEAM BULB NOT SEATED HAZARD LAMP SWITCH CONDTIONPOOR

Fail 30 Aug 2008 43,080 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,080 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,279 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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AF53 MJJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 MJJ, 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 MJJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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