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AJ03 VDL

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,534 mi
Last recorded146,534 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VDL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 146,534 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Fail 2 Feb 2015 146,534 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 3 Feb 2014 133,557 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 132,846 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has missfire

Fail 19 Jul 2013 132,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has missfire

Pass 28 Jul 2012 128,103 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 120,015 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads appear low check when doing boot

hand brake travell poor just passable

light in rear screen not working

Fail 15 Jun 2011 120,015 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs pitted

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads appear low check when doing boot

hand brake travell poor just passable

light in rear screen not working

Fail 25 Jun 2010 112,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travell just o k

Pass 25 Jun 2010 112,298 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travell just o k

Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,847 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres on 2 mm,o/s/f 4 mm n/s/f 3 mm

Fail 25 Jun 2009 101,847 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake test not done springs broken

rear tyres on 2 mm,o/s/f 4 mm n/s/f 3 mm

Pass 5 Jun 2008 87,265 miles

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

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

exhaust join lose

new bulb fitted to number plate light working at time of test

o/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on edge,2mm wear testable

unable to see front inner brake pads

Fail 5 Jun 2008 87,265 miles

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

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

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

exhaust join lose

new bulb fitted to number plate light working at time of test

o/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on edge,2mm wear testable

unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,653 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 50,582 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,082 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 46,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VDL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VDL, 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 AJ03 VDL registered?

AJ03 VDL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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