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AJ53 RYY

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

129,755 mi
Last recorded129,755 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 129,755 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 129,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 121,556 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 112,108 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust rear mount deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 112,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust rear mount deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 105,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 105,040 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 98,774 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2015 98,774 miles

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

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 24 Dec 2014 95,842 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 88,618 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,886 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 74,591 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 65,679 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2010 65,679 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,360 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 56,360 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,753 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,919 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,444 miles

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)

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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AJ53 RYY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver 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 RYY, 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 RYY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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