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AD03 HMJ

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,394 mi
Last recorded88,394 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HMJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 88,394 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 88,326 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,159 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,985 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,302 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 87,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,331 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 82,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,663 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,685 miles

Both Front Tyres Close to Legal Limit: Approx 1.6mm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 69,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,134 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 66,042 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,746 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2012 59,759 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 59,526 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 53,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 47,533 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 40,912 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 40,902 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,773 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 33,773 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,801 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake discs and pads worn

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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AD03 HMJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD03 HMJ, 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 AD03 HMJ registered?

AD03 HMJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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