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AJ53 VUA

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,597 mi
Last recorded142,597 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VUA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 142,597 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Slight binding o/s/r brake

Fail 2 Jun 2016 142,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 9 May 2014 135,419 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear wheel stiff to turn brake sticking slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2014 135,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear wheel stiff to turn brake sticking slightly

Fail 29 May 2013 129,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mount broken

parking brake has long travel

Pass 29 May 2013 129,757 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mount broken

parking brake has long travel

Pass 25 Apr 2012 125,277 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 125,257 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 115,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2010 104,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,646 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 81,261 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 81,261 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 81,261 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,825 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 VUA is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,492 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 VUA, 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 22 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ53 VUA registered?

AJ53 VUA is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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