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FJ53 YJK

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

117,784 mi
Last recorded117,784 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 YJK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 117,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 117,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 117,599 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,234 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 104,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 104,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,939 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Jun 2015 89,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre cracking and worn bald on inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 72,340 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 72,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 65,354 miles

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

both front abs rings cracked

noise on engine

Fail 28 Jun 2012 65,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both front abs rings cracked

noise on engine

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2012 64,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,816 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,647 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 50,610 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,180 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 42,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REMOVED HAZARD SWITCH TO STOP FROM WORKING.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,640 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 35,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,640 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 26,634 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,381 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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FJ53 YJK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FJ53 YJK, 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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FJ53 YJK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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