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AJ03 GKX

2003 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,653 mi
Last recorded126,653 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 GKX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,653 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 126,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi hose across axle to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake and parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 123,399 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Apr 2018 123,395 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 118,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,437 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 23 Mar 2016 113,433 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 92,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 79,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,357 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,654 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,654 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Slight oil seepage arond Gearbox.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,689 miles

185/55/15h

all tyres on 2mm only

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,599 miles

Enigine Oil Pressure Switch has slight seepage.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox Selector Shaft Oil Seal leaking.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 36,599 miles

Enigine Oil Pressure Switch has slight seepage.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox Selector Shaft Oil Seal leaking.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2007 28,569 miles

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

O/S Steering Rack has slight play in Track Control Arm.

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

Oil Pressure Switch leaking.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,214 miles

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

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

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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AJ03 GKX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ03 GKX, 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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AJ03 GKX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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