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AK53 MMU

2003 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,399 mi
Last recorded69,399 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MMU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 69,399 miles

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Sill damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 65,532 miles

Brake servo corroded

Offside sill damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,151 miles

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 57,382 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight movement

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake servo corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 52,655 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

brake servo corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 52,622 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

brake servo corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

servo corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 42,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake servo corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 42,424 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake servo corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,361 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 35,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 33,481 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 33,481 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,375 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,067 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 31,046 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,347 miles

cracking in both rear tyres

steering lock not working

Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,254 miles

cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,512 miles

light scratches in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,642 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,992 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

slight bind on o/s/f brake

suspect front pads wearing low

Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,944 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 22,944 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,251 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 MMU is a 2003 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MMU, 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 MMU registered?

AK53 MMU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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