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AJ53 UCU

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

243,709 mi
Last recorded243,709 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 243,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 241,783 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 238,069 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2018 237,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 233,321 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 223,102 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 206,345 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear of vehicle seat belt not checked

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 191,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2014 191,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2013 178,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 178,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 168,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2012 168,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2011 157,789 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

anti roll bar link pin bushes cracked

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge just within mot requirements

slight buckle to n/s wheel rims

Pass 1 Dec 2011 157,789 miles

anti roll bar link pin bushes cracked

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge just within mot requirements

slight buckle to n/s wheel rims

Pass 17 Dec 2010 146,109 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 133,685 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 133,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 117,517 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 117,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2007 103,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2007 103,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 89,099 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 UCU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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