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AJ54 FXS

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

120,528 mi
Last recorded120,528 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 FXS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 120,528 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 119,579 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 119,579 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 119,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,974 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 117,959 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 117,959 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 114,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

central locking not opening n/s doors

Fail 13 Dec 2021 114,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

central locking not opening n/s doors

Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,020 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,966 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 105,377 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken but still supporting system

Fail 12 Nov 2018 105,377 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken but still supporting system

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,666 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 101,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,520 miles

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

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

brake servo corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 96,520 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Brake servo corroded

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

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2016 96,482 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Brake servo corroded

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

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 89,771 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,822 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 99,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 71,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 71,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,447 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,757 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 33,938 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 33,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,045 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 21,027 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated advise replace

Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,260 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,450 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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AJ54 FXS is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 AJ54 FXS, 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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AJ54 FXS is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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