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AJ53 LYV

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,327 mi
Last recorded76,327 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LYV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,000 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 74,996 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,417 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,438 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 72,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,339 miles

n/s/r tyre shoulder cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre shoulder cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,953 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 66,687 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,253 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 61,042 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,283 miles

OSR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS

Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,122 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,178 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,615 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,498 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 36,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 LYV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

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

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