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AK53 MRY

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

155,023 mi
Last recorded155,023 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2020 155,023 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 127,321 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 127,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,512 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 122,506 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 115,630 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 115,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 110,155 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both headlight images only just distinct

Fail 30 Mar 2016 110,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both headlight images only just distinct

Pass 27 Mar 2015 102,640 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 102,640 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,171 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 92,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 81,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,698 miles

airbag light is on

engine management light is on

Fail 29 Mar 2012 70,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine management light is on

airbag light is on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,542 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,012 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,885 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,552 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,056 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,959 miles

ADVISE : BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN LOW.

Fail 27 Mar 2007 25,959 miles

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

ADVISE : BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND TREAD WEARING 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 MRY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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