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AM53 DFK

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,062 mi
Last recorded75,062 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DFK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,062 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,205 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 70,064 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,134 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 61,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 56,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,616 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 53,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,492 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

slight wear to front tyre edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,359 miles

front brake discs are worn

Fail 2 Nov 2013 46,509 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,041 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

wipers split at ends and starting to smear.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 43,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

wipers split at ends and starting to smear.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 41,461 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,056 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,345 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,902 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 29,900 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,181 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,719 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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AM53 DFK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM53 DFK, 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 AM53 DFK registered?

AM53 DFK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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