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AK05 MFJ

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,452 mi
Last recorded104,452 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 104,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

drivers mirror cover missing

fuel filler flap missing

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

some play in front shock absorber top mounts

Pass 23 Jan 2025 78,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount has some play

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 78,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount has some play

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 78,765 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Both shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 77,431 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 74,875 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 74,875 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,513 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 72,452 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 70,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 69,270 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,240 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 67,240 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,466 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,635 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,013 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2015 60,013 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine oil filler cap missing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

periphery of front brake discs rusted

Fail 12 Feb 2014 54,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,021 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,867 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,492 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,133 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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AK05 MFJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 60,841 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 AK05 MFJ, 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 21 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK05 MFJ registered?

AK05 MFJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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