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AD03 YSW

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,353 mi
Last recorded121,353 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 121,353 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 121,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,907 miles

headlamp lens poor

nearside front outer c/v gaiter poor

rear brakes noisey

rear road springs corroded

various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

wipers could be better

Fail 2 Jun 2017 116,907 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp lens poor

nearside front outer c/v gaiter poor

rear brakes noisey

various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

wipers could be better

Pass 16 May 2016 110,007 miles

engine very oily

offside front metal brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 110,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine very oily

offside front metal brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 103,008 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 103,008 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 96,521 miles

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

gear box leaking slightly (o/s drive shaft)

n/s mirror insecure

x2 front wipers smeering slightly

Pass 31 May 2013 86,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 75,335 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,232 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 48,338 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,138 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,082 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,009 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,665 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

rear wiper torn

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 YSW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

AD03 YSW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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