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SW53FOA
2003 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1149cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FOA
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
26 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from front clamp (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber torn but system secure (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator interfering with side light (4.4.3 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator interfering with side light (4.4.3 (b))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,848 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
15 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,860 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
20 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,472 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,392 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
4 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 111,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,489 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 13 Jun 202627 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,274 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202617 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
12 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,119 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2013 13 Jun 20267 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
20 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,479 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2012 13 Jun 202620 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,478 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,634 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
26 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 40,342 MI
13 Jun 202626 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,342 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 13 Jun 202628 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,363 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW53FOA was registered on 2003-11-28
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