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AJ53 DWP

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,375 mi
Last recorded114,375 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DWP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 114,375 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 114,375 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,344 miles

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

nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 9 Sep 2015 114,344 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 110,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 102,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2014 102,703 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2013 95,030 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 95,026 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE TRACK ARM

Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,505 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 87,505 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 80,935 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Jan 2011 80,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Jan 2010 72,721 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 72,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 65,178 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 65,178 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 58,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 DWP is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AJ53 DWP, 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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AJ53 DWP is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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