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AJ53 EBU

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,197 mi
Last recorded51,197 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 46,358 miles

Rear Exhaust Mounting deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2020 46,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Mounting deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,519 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 41,519 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,751 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 36,751 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 33,074 miles

suspension and steering componants rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,810 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,566 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,601 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,498 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,678 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 21,139 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,703 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 12,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,624 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 8,302 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 6,642 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 EBU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EBU, 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 EBU registered?

AJ53 EBU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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