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AO53 MWA

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

92,872 mi
Last recorded92,872 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MWA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,872 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 92,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,514 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 91,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,919 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 89,919 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,028 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 87,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,283 miles

Central exhaust clamp bolt broken

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2019 83,253 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central exhaust clamp bolt broken

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 81,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2016 74,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

front exhaust clamp corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Apr 2016 74,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

front exhaust clamp corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,304 miles

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

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

deep cut in nearside rear inner tyre wall, not to inner cords

rear tyre walls are cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,749 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 59,749 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,658 miles

Air bag warning light on

Fail 27 Sep 2012 55,658 miles

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

Air bag warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,563 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 50,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,630 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 47,630 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,950 miles

nearside front uneven wear

Fail 22 Sep 2009 42,950 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front uneven wear

Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,637 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 38,637 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,901 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,397 miles

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

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

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 MWA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 AO53 MWA, 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 MWA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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