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AJ03 GKY

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,854 mi
Last recorded100,854 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 GKY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,854 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre below 3.00mm

Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre below 3.00mm

Pass 5 Jul 2016 94,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust back box rubber mounting slight deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2016 94,788 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust back box rubber mounting slight deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,093 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 92,014 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 89,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,065 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 85,824 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 85,824 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,869 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 82,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,683 miles

frint brake discs rusted

Pass 21 May 2010 71,670 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 71,669 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,530 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 65,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 55,457 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,457 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 46,810 miles

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

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,810 miles

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,766 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 GKY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AJ03 GKY, 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 GKY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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