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HT05 SFJ

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,654 mi
Last recorded99,654 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 SFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,654 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 99,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp beam images poor

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 1 Mar 2017 96,705 miles

play in near side of steering rack

rear tyres poor/wearing on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2017 96,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in near side of steering rack

rear tyres poor/wearing on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,328 miles

both headlamp lenses clouded/discoloured

front anti roll bar links poor

n/s/r tyre low on outer shoulder

o/s/r indicator flashes pale amber

play in inner tie rod end n/s/f

play in inner tie rod end o/s/f

Fail 8 Mar 2016 95,320 miles

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

both headlamp lenses clouded/discoloured

front anti roll bar links poor

n/s/r tyre low on outer shoulder

o/s/r indicator flashes pale amber

play in inner tie rod end n/s/f

play in inner tie rod end o/s/f

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,286 miles

brake servo corroded

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres perished

steering rack ends worn

various body/nbumper defects

vin sticker in offside door shut unreadable

washers poor

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,944 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 89,944 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,351 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 87,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,910 miles

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

N/s/r tyre perished

O/s/f wiper blade split on ends

O/s/r tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust rubber hanger perished

Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,778 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 73,711 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 73,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,619 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,330 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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HT05 SFJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 60,841 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 HT05 SFJ, 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 21 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HT05 SFJ registered?

HT05 SFJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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