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ML53TFJ
2003 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1461cc
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- Registration ML53TFJ
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1461cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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114 Total Defects Recorded
1 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,894 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,166 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2021 24 Jun 202618 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,597 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,597 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,987 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front headlamps cloudy
- Rear exhaust mount damaged but fail safe
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
15 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear exhaust mount damaged but fail safe
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front headlamps cloudy
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
16 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,011 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,885 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight deterioration to both headlamp lenses
- slight gearbox oil leak
- slight engine oil leak
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front-rear metal brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight engine oil leak
- slight gearbox oil leak
- slight deterioration to both headlamp lenses
- rear gearbox/engine mounting rubber bush worn
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,041 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
15 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
9 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,119 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,397 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
26 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,588 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 24 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
25 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,020 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2012 24 Jun 20263 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,986 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2011 24 Jun 20262 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
13 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,477 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 24 Jun 202624 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,518 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009 24 Jun 202630 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,367 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2008 24 Jun 202626 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
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ML53TFJ was registered on 2003-12-10
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