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AO53 JVF

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,334 mi
Last recorded20,334 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 20,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 20,330 miles

Emissions unable to be completed downpipe broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 19,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 19,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper suspension mcpherson strut top mount worn

Pass 30 Sep 2022 19,614 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 19,614 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside / offside on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 19,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 18,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 17,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 17,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 16,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 16,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 14,873 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 11,698 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 11,698 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 10,961 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,384 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 9,670 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 9,670 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 8,664 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,565 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 7,565 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 24 Sep 2008 6,868 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Sep 2007 6,020 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 29 Sep 2006 4,407 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 4,407 miles

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

ALL TYRES PERISHED SLIGHTLY ON TREAD

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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AO53 JVF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black 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 AO53 JVF, 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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AO53 JVF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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