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AJ04 HFX

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,482 mi
Last recorded104,482 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,482 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 104,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 93,649 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 93,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases due to missing rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition due to missing rear silencer. (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,368 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 81,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,022 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 72,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,059 miles

N/S/R LAMP UNIT REPAIRED

Fail 4 Dec 2012 67,059 miles

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

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

N/S/R LAMP UNIT REPAIRED

Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 2 Dec 2010 56,168 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 56,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

EML LIGHT ON

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,857 miles

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

vehicle only just met required emission test

Fail 10 Dec 2009 52,857 miles

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

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

vehicle only just met required emission test

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,516 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 41,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front wipers smeery

n/s/f spot light lense damaged

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 1 May 2008 34,941 miles

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

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,278 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged.

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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AJ04 HFX is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,492 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 AJ04 HFX, 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 22 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ04 HFX registered?

AJ04 HFX is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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