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AJ53 DVL

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,786 mi
Last recorded57,786 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DVL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,786 miles

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Fail 24 Oct 2019 57,786 miles

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing / aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 56,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement heavilly deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement heavily deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing / aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,065 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel trim damaged with slightly sharp edge

drivers seat tilt lever not working

Fail 29 Sep 2017 55,065 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel trim damaged with slightly sharp edge

both front wipers starting to split at ends

drivers seat tilt lever not working

rear wiper starting to split at ends

Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,787 miles

Damage to nearside front wheel trim (slight sharp edge)

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

drivers seat tilt lever not working

Fail 12 Oct 2016 53,787 miles

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

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

Damage to nearside front wheel trim (slight sharp edge)

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned both sides (4.1.D.1e)

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

drivers seat tilt lever not working

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,535 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,644 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 48,644 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 46,478 miles

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 15 Oct 2011 44,508 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 40,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,882 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,081 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 36,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,258 miles

Drivers side washer jet blocked.

Tyre walls perished on two rear tyres.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 22,482 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 18,570 miles

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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AJ53 DVL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ53 DVL, 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 AJ53 DVL registered?

AJ53 DVL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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