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AD03 HMZ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,996 mi
Last recorded139,996 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HMZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 139,996 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper slight play in strut mount

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,868 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken.

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 134,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle,by clip. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 124,439 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked.

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 124,438 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure after catalyliic converter clamp loose. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring is split. (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner structure showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Been rubbing on reluctor ring, (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Leaking from water pump area,noisy in serpentine belt area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively pic up ring very poor condition. (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber mounting poor condition,

Fail 13 Jun 2018 112,384 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground body earth strap broken, (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively pic up ring very poor condition. (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber mounting poor condition,

Nearside Rear tyre low pressure-10psi.

Spare tyre defective deflated, ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 107,512 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 107,512 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 103,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge and out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 103,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front headlamp very badly frosted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge and out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,192 miles

NSR TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY ON THE INNER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF TRACKROD END

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front Discs Worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 83,211 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,198 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 61,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 51,469 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 May 2010 51,469 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2009 35,500 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 35,500 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 22,059 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 22,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 18,632 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 15,119 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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AD03 HMZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AD03 HMZ, 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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AD03 HMZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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