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AK53 MOF

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,101 mi
Last recorded118,101 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MOF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 118,101 miles

exhaust corroded and exhaust mounts deteriorated

front headlamps discoloured

Fail 16 Aug 2019 118,101 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded and exhaust mounts deteriorated

front headlamps discoloured

Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 110,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 102,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2017 102,331 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,549 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,633 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 94,633 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,468 miles

Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,257 miles

Rear centre belt difficult to clip into buckle.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,900 miles

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

rear centre belt difficult to clip in buckle.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,567 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 77,567 miles

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

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,123 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 75,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,231 miles

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

centre seat belt buckle o/s hard to get seat belt in

front tyres low and inner walls cracking

o/s wing repeater going white

rear tyres cracking on inner walls

slight play in track rods

Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,789 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 59,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,483 miles

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

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

centre seat belt buckle worn

Fail 5 Oct 2007 50,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre seat belt buckle worn

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,692 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

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 MOF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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