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AK53 MTJ

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Nearside wing repeater cover missing

Offside Front anti roll bar busher perished & split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 99,648 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Nearside wing repeater cover missing

Offside Front anti roll bar busher perished & split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Very slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,902 miles

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

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

Very slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,790 miles

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

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)

Very slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,293 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,804 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 76,804 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,822 miles

Air bag warning light on

Fail 9 Jan 2013 73,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag warning light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,556 miles

Air bag warning light showing

Front brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,405 miles

Air bag light showing

Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,913 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 49,265 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,012 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,335 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 MTJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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