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2003 RENAULT CLIO
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- Registration MA53LSX
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light remains on.
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
17 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,670 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016 24 Jun 202614 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 110,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,403 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,525 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014 24 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 102,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
2 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,312 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
2 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
20 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,241 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,085 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Hand operated control valve slightly corroded (3.2.1a)
7 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 79,935 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010 24 Jun 20267 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 79,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
17 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,287 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2010 24 Jun 202616 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 76,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
- Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,570 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2009 24 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,544 MI
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MA53LSX was registered on 2003-11-13
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