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AJ53 MFN

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

156,207 mi
Last recorded156,207 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 156,207 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 156,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 152,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 152,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle around support clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 146,304 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle around support clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 141,012 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 141,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 135,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 127,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer mount deteriorated

nearside rear tyre tread perished

offside rear tyre tread perished

Fail 30 Jul 2015 127,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre tread perished

offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 117,288 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 117,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant low

Pass 5 Aug 2013 107,268 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front light lenes deteriorating

Fail 3 Aug 2013 107,268 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front light lenes deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre bald on edge and further wear on the edge will resuls in it becoming illegal

Fail 29 Oct 2012 101,279 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre bald on edge and further wear on the edge will resuls in it becoming illegal

Pass 13 Oct 2011 89,376 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

various small chips in front windscreen less than 10 mm

Fail 13 Oct 2011 89,376 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

various small chips in front windscreen less than 10 mm

Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,134 miles

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

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

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

n/s outerdrive shaft boot lose on shaft

o/s/f tyre 3 mm

Fail 22 Oct 2010 78,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s outerdrive shaft boot lose on shaft

o/s/f tyre 3 mm

Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,987 miles

rear tyre worn o/s 3 mm,n/s 2.5 mm

Fail 16 Nov 2009 66,987 miles

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

rear tyre worn o/s 3 mm,n/s 2.5 mm

Pass 22 Nov 2008 61,083 miles

N/S/F ABS ring cracked

N/S/F fog light broken

N/S/R tyre depth 3.0mm

Fail 22 Nov 2008 61,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake fluid just above min level

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/F ABS ring cracked

N/S/F fog light broken

N/S/R tyre depth 3.0mm

Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre bald on edge and 2mm wear testable

o/s/f tyre low on edge and 2.5mm wear testable

Fail 1 Nov 2007 53,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre bald on edge and 2mm wear testable

o/s/f tyre low on edge and 2.5mm wear testable

Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,149 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 MFN is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 MFN, 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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AJ53 MFN is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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