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SC53JWN
2003 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1149cc
General Information
- Registration SC53JWN
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
15 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack end badly worn (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- clutch badly worn
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,318 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2018 13 Jun 202620 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,881 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2017 13 Jun 202618 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported bolt snap on clamp (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,323 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- tracking out
- Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both axle bushes (2.4.F.3)
19 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both axle bushes (2.4.F.3)
- tracking out
20 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,890 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2015 13 Jun 202617 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
17 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,209 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014 13 Jun 202614 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,813 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
19 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,332 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2012 13 Jun 202613 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,883 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2011 13 Jun 202613 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
13 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,908 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010 13 Jun 202610 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,119 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009 13 Jun 202616 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,399 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2008 13 Jun 20269 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 9,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
8 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 6,484 MI
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SC53JWN was registered on 2003-12-31
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