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AK53 ADZ

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,802 mi
Last recorded144,802 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ADZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 144,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center seat belt latch "sticky"

coolant leak

headlamp image deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 14 Mar 2019 137,921 miles

coolant leak

front exhaust clamp deteriorating

Fail 14 Mar 2019 137,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

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

coolant leak

front exhaust clamp deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2018 133,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 126,558 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH Outer edges (4.1.E.2b)

rear wiper worn out

Fail 15 Mar 2017 126,558 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH Outer edges (4.1.E.2b)

rear wiper worn out

Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,838 miles

1. Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

2. Both front tyres wearing on outside edges.

3. Engine management light on. 4. Head lamp beam patterns poor.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 118,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

1. Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

2. Both front tyres wearing on outside edges.

3. Engine management light on. 4. Head lamp beam patterns poor.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 110,376 miles

As per failure.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 110,376 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake discs becoming worn.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 105,506 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 105,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 102,588 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 102,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 95,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,739 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,046 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 49,033 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 40,475 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,382 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 34,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,049 miles

both rear tyres 3-4mm

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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AK53 ADZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK53 ADZ, 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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AK53 ADZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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