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AJ53 RTO

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RTO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 98,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened High spot rear face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 98,678 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened High spot rear face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 96,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 94,545 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 94,545 miles

Fuel pipe damaged Return pipe by the tank has been chewed. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,742 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2023 93,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,266 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 93,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,942 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 84,277 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,314 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 76,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,719 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 65,718 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 65,512 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner face bad (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes spliting (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,137 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,165 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 51,165 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,530 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 47,530 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,993 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 42,993 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,547 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 37,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front brakee pads look low and discs look worn (2000 miles)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,591 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 25,989 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 21,149 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Nov 2008 21,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2007 16,357 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 11,919 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 11,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Off side front tyre getting low on tread 3mm

Rear wiper blade split

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 RTO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 RTO, 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 RTO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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