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AK53 YNW

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,940 mi
Last recorded143,940 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YNW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 143,940 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 143,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi and rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 139,618 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 139,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 128,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

injector chuffing

windscreen cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2018 128,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

injector chuffing

windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2017 118,576 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2016 112,657 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 112,656 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 106,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre scrubbed

Fail 1 Jul 2015 106,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre scrubbed

Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,008 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 98,932 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both front wiper blades

Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 90,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,352 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 79,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,256 miles

Front brake pads worn, not properly visible.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,988 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 60,931 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,071 miles

Front brake balance right on 25% limit.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,166 miles

Front brake balance close to 25% limit, (23%).

Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,040 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 YNW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YNW, 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 YNW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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