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AK53 MJY

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,977 mi
Last recorded86,977 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,977 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting starting to separate.

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 86,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting starting to separate.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,475 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slight uneven tread

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,132 miles

drivers seat will not tilt

wiper marks on screen

Fail 13 Oct 2011 73,132 miles

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

drivers seat will not tilt

wiper marks on screen

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,217 miles

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

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

drivers seat will not tilt

Fail 8 Oct 2010 65,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat will not tilt

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,524 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,344 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cut in o/s/r tyre

o/s seat will not tilt

Fail 10 Oct 2008 51,312 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cut in o/s/r tyre

o/s seat will not tilt

Pass 29 Sep 2007 43,050 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 33,537 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 33,537 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)

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 MJY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJY, 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 MJY registered?

AK53 MJY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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