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AJ03 VFP

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,692 mi
Last recorded94,692 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VFP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 94,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 80,416 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 67,076 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGNE POS. ROCKER COVER. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 51,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides rear lamps slight bad earthing

Fail 9 Dec 2022 51,216 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides, bad earthing (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 40,860 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED & CRACKED ON TREAD.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 36,263 miles

lower engine mount bush perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2020 36,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lower engine mount bush perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,034 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 18,734 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 18,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation slow to react (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall at joint with tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall at joint with tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,503 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,655 miles

o/s front door handle loose inside vehicle

plastic wheel tub broken o/s front

rear exhaust mounting poor

Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,108 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 17,108 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,876 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 15,876 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 15,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres starting to crack and perish in inner walls

Fail 26 May 2012 15,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

rear tyres starting to crack and perish in inner walls

Pass 26 May 2011 13,961 miles

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

inner sides of both rear tyres started to perish

n/s headlight has slight movement

Pass 21 May 2010 13,130 miles

brake balance 21%

oil level high

Pass 15 May 2009 12,357 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 11,684 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 10,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 9,021 miles

o/s/f splash shield loose †

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 VFP is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

AJ03 VFP is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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