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AJ53 DZL

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,054 mi
Last recorded102,054 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DZL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 102,054 miles

both front fog lamp lenses broken

Fail 6 Nov 2013 102,054 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front fog lamp lenses broken

Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,259 miles

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

drivers seat does not fold forward

Fail 15 Oct 2012 96,259 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat does not fold forward

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,414 miles

drivers seat back cable not working

Fail 1 Nov 2011 89,414 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat back cable not working

Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,807 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 81,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 80,065 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 76,477 miles

both front fog light lenses broken

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 7 Nov 2009 76,477 miles

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

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

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

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

both front fog light lenses broken

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 1 Nov 2008 66,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,362 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 46,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,217 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 DZL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

AJ53 DZL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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