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AJ53 RZD

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,575 mi
Last recorded69,575 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 69,575 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 69,569 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2023 66,891 miles

front discs corroded

slight fluctuation in front braeks

Fail 23 Jan 2023 66,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front discs corroded

slight fluctuation in front braeks

Fail 25 Oct 2022 66,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/SF BRAKE DISC INNER FACE CORRODE

Offside Rear TYRE 2.5mm LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm

Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,389 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,417 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively target ring corroded (1.6 (c))

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

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 19 Oct 2018 56,498 miles

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,531 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 55,531 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,669 miles

front washers pulse

Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,093 miles

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,701 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 49,701 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 44,381 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,095 miles

o/s/r road spring incomplete

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,666 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,866 miles

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

n/s door mirror broken

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f(steel wheel)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 33,527 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 33,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,806 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 27,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,982 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,282 miles

Offside Front 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
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AJ53 RZD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RZD, 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 RZD registered?

AJ53 RZD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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