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AJ53 MBY

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,441 mi
Last recorded83,441 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MBY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 83,441 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 82,796 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 82,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 80,394 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 80,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,655 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,803 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,537 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 59,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,494 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 54,484 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,400 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,217 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 MBY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

AJ53 MBY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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