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AK53 FCG

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,272 mi
Last recorded98,272 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 98,272 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 91,021 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 91,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 83,771 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 83,771 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,610 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 64,485 miles

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

N/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 20 May 2014 64,461 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

N/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 22 May 2013 61,021 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 61,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 59,965 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 58,112 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2010 57,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 55,503 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 59,081 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 58,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,474 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 43,246 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2007 27,081 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 26,765 miles

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

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 FCG 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 65%.

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 FCG, 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 FCG is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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