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AF53 YNY

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,436 mi
Last recorded104,436 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 104,436 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2021 104,436 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 99,392 miles

Coil spring corroded bottom parts of both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 97,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring heavily corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 97,334 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant below minimum

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring heavily corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 93,537 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 4 Jun 2018 93,482 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rack gaitor split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 30 May 2017 88,927 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 84,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 78,232 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,222 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,236 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,784 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,608 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 55,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,364 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,493 miles

front registration plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,670 miles

rear wiper split slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,616 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,926 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 YNY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF53 YNY, 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 AF53 YNY registered?

AF53 YNY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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