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AD52 FMF

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,598 mi
Last recorded100,598 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 FMF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 100,598 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2024 100,598 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 91,437 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 85,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside mirror cracked

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 76,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mount worn

Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,392 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split and loose. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 59,656 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer rear rubber mounting deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 55,926 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,402 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,737 miles

e m light on

Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,525 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 49,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,764 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,040 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,366 miles

n/s/front tyre low tread on outside edge

o/s/rear tyre 2 x plug repairs near edge of tyres

Fail 24 Jan 2011 47,366 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/front tyre low tread on outside edge

o/s/rear tyre 2 x plug repairs near edge of tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,613 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,253 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,274 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,091 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,681 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AD52 FMF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD52 FMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD52 FMF registered?

AD52 FMF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is AD52 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 FMF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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