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AJ53 DZM

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,880 mi
Last recorded110,880 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DZM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 110,880 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 110,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,280 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,383 miles

Front head lamps slight deteriation

Nearside Front wish bone slight play

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2015 94,383 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front head lamps slight deteriation

Nearside Front wish bone slight play

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,030 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,211 miles

1/ BRAKE SERVO RUSTY 2/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,917 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 52,140 miles

1/ N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 17 Dec 2011 52,140 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

1/ N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 18 Dec 2010 41,998 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY AND PADS GETTING LOW 2/ NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE TREAD 3/ O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 19 Dec 2009 31,430 miles

1/ SLIGHT CUT ON N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 20 Dec 2008 23,243 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 2 Jan 2008 19,187 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 19,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,514 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 DZM is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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