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AF53 ZZW

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,729 mi
Last recorded124,729 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZZW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 124,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 124,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light indictor stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 124,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 123,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 122,505 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 121,709 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 120,955 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 120,950 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.768 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 120,182 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 119,441 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,643 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 118,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 117,430 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 117,424 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,111 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 113,676 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,497 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 109,497 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,623 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 104,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 100,507 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 93,391 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,816 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 80,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,579 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,728 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,071 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 ZZW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

AF53 ZZW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AF53 ZZW shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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