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AK53 FAO

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,127 mi
Last recorded105,127 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 105,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 98,969 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 98,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,530 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 87,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear both axle beam mounting bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 23 Nov 2016 87,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear both axle beam mounting bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,386 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2013 66,380 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 19 May 2012 62,418 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 62,387 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 55,479 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2011 55,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 46,590 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Pass 11 Apr 2009 38,530 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,116 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,397 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,134 miles

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)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 FAO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK53 FAO, 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 FAO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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