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AK53 MPX

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,244 mi
Last recorded27,244 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MPX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 27,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 27,235 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 24,012 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 24,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 23,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 23,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 23,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes cracked/perished both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 22,761 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 22,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 22,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner slight weeping inner driveshaft seal

Pass 24 Sep 2019 21,109 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 20,498 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 19,015 miles

nearside front wheel trim slightly damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,760 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 17,760 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 16,022 miles

slight leak from nearside front inner driveshaft

Fail 26 Sep 2014 16,022 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

offside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

rear wiper split

slight leak from nearside front inner driveshaft

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,707 miles

both sides front and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished at tread shoulders

slight leak from nearside front inner driveshaft seal

Fail 20 Sep 2013 14,707 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both sides front and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished at tread shoulders

slight leak from nearside front inner driveshaft seal

Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,317 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 10,124 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 10,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 8,935 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Sep 2008 7,401 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 5,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,180 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 MPX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MPX, 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 MPX registered?

AK53 MPX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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