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AJ53 UPF

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,711 mi
Last recorded96,711 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UPF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 96,711 miles

Coil spring corroded 4x springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Various oil leak around engine but not excessive.

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 96,706 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded 4x springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 91,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen chips/scratches but not adversely affecting driver's view of road

Fail 19 Nov 2024 91,911 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen chips/scratches but not adversely affecting driver's view of road

Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,005 miles

Age related corrosion under some suspension components

Pass 19 Nov 2022 85,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,541 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 80,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,637 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 69,637 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,937 miles

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

age cracking formed to both front tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,258 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 54,255 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

item removed from swept area of windscreen prior to test

Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,947 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 52,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,153 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 51,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,327 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,094 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 43,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,610 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 35,609 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,524 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,125 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 19,389 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 UPF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UPF, 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 UPF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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