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SW53HLY
2003 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1149cc
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- Registration SW53HLY
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
15
Passes
13
Failures
53.57%
Pass Rate
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175 Total Defects Recorded
6 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,796 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front head light dull (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
26 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,621 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wing repeat dull ?
19 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,294 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust front connecting clamp corroded but appears secure
- Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
19 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- bonnet safety catch partially siezed
- Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- exhaust heatshield at rear insecure
- exhaust front connecting clamp badly corroded
13 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,656 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- bonnet safety catch sticking
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,376 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202619 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
24 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,634 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202620 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,127 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,385 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
22 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
27 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,100 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
3 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,236 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
3 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,534 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010 11 Jun 20262 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,692 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,323 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2008 11 Jun 202629 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
25 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,527 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
25 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 31,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
6 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,532 MI
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SW53HLY was registered on 2003-12-12
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