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AJ53 MDU

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,861 mi
Last recorded95,861 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,861 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Fail 17 Jan 2019 95,861 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat can not be moved to let passengers in / out (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2018 95,853 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended red one (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant was empty, cooling fan on all time, vehicle over heating. ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Seat belt missing All back seat folded down and covered in items (7.1.2 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All four flat (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine light on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,263 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,263 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,882 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 83,878 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,517 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 49,768 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall bulged

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,728 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,715 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 27,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,781 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,476 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 MDU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

AJ53 MDU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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