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FC03 NZY

2003 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,980 mi
Last recorded159,980 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Twingo89,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 NZY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 159,980 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of vehicle ()

Offside Front Inner windscreen trim not secure

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 157,270 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 157,270 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 155,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and rear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Internal windowscreen trim insecure.

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 155,774 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and rear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Internal windowscreen trim insecure.

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 154,736 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 153,981 miles

Exhaust front pipe clamp very corroded thin and weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. Poor condition on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 153,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Side mirror case snapped (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust front pipe clamp very corroded thin and weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. Poor condition on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 153,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 153,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 152,158 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated inner sidewall

Fail 21 Jul 2017 152,155 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2016 150,094 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 146,688 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 135,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 129,122 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 129,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2012 120,013 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 120,013 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 109,365 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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FC03 NZY is a 2003 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 89,452 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC03 NZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FC03 NZY is a 2003 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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