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AJ53 EBF

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

56,834 mi
Last recorded56,834 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F upper also. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting. at large securing clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Below blistered protective paint coating, in lower saddle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre getting low, on tread.

Rear Exhaust silencer mounting block rubber breaking up.

Fail 12 Sep 2022 56,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Large securing clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect And O/S beam images badly affected, by heavily deteriorated lens conditions. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F upper also. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting. at large securing clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Below blistered protective paint coating, in lower saddle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre getting low, on tread.

Rear Exhaust silencer mounting block rubber breaking up.

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,280 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 56,280 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 55,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit inner edges worn bad (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,745 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges won (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake in need of adjusment

Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,971 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,775 miles

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Sep 2016 50,775 miles

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

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,475 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,091 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust hanger perished

Fail 16 Sep 2013 46,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust hanger perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,537 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,692 miles

offside front indicator is starting to show white light

rear exhaust hanger rubber is perishing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 39,692 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front indicator is starting to show white light

rear exhaust hanger rubber is perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,450 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 36,448 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,736 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,895 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 31,894 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,361 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 31,361 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,338 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 EBF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EBF, 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 EBF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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