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AK53 FCJ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,956 mi
Last recorded72,956 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 72,956 miles

knock in the front suspension

o/s/f anti roll bar bushes are very split , in very poor condition

rear subframe bushes are split

Fail 5 May 2011 72,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brakes squeek

front brake discs are in very poor condition

front brake pads look very low

knock in the front suspension

o/s/f anti roll bar bushes are very split , in very poor condition

rear subframe bushes are split

Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

front brake imbalance

Fail 8 Apr 2010 65,102 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

front brake imbalance

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,358 miles

cooling fan not working

n/s rear light lens slightly broken

slight flash over on both rear lights

Fail 27 Aug 2009 60,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cooling fan not working

n/s rear light lens slightly broken

slight flash over on both rear lights

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,150 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hazzad warning switch faulty

Fail 11 Dec 2008 54,150 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hazzad warning switch faulty

Fail 19 Dec 2007 45,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f cv boot has a slight leak

Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,597 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f cv boot has a slight leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,351 miles

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

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 FCJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FCJ, 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 FCJ registered?

AK53 FCJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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