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AK53 FAU

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,789 mi
Last recorded126,789 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 126,789 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 116,677 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 112,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 112,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 May 2013 97,536 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 97,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 80,567 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 80,563 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 68,579 miles

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

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

bad oil leak under vehicle

both front brake discs scored on inner faces

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2011 68,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak under vehicle

both front brake discs scored on inner faces

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 59,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front pads/discs worn

wipers poor clearing

Fail 26 Jun 2009 55,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front and rear brake pads very corroded

wipers poor clearing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,441 miles

front tyres and offside rear wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,199 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 40,199 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 33,752 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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AK53 FAU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FAU, 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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What year was AK53 FAU registered?

AK53 FAU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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