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AJ53 LYX

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,286 mi
Last recorded85,286 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 85,286 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,163 miles

Lower gearbox mount bush worn but not excessive

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount worn but not excessive

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 72,431 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,547 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,076 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 62,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,772 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 55,772 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Nov 2013 49,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Nov 2012 43,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,428 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,377 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 39,357 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,262 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 36,262 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,182 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 33,182 miles

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

item hanging off mirror in drivers view(removed)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,113 miles

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

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Fail 20 Nov 2007 28,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,104 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 LYX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

AJ53 LYX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ53 LYX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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