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FD03 JZF

2003 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

107,185 mi
Last recorded107,185 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 JZF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,185 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 107,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 98,041 miles

Lower engine stabilizer bush excessive play

Fail 3 May 2017 98,039 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower engine stabilizer bush excessive play

Pass 3 May 2016 89,803 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 85,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 85,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 81,412 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 76,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 76,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 69,351 miles

FRONT REG PLATE WATER DAMAGED

Fail 2 May 2012 69,351 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT REG PLATE WATER DAMAGED

Pass 4 May 2011 56,443 miles

slight play in both front shock top mounts

Fail 4 May 2011 56,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in both front shock top mounts

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,463 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust rubber perrished

Fail 20 Apr 2010 43,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust rubber perrished

Pass 8 May 2009 38,791 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 8 May 2009 38,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 15 Apr 2008 34,911 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

N/S door mirror missing

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,911 miles

N/S door mirror missing

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 31,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 27,560 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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FD03 JZF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD03 JZF, 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 FD03 JZF registered?

FD03 JZF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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