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FD03 VWE

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,994 mi
Last recorded117,994 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VWE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 117,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 110,280 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 103,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 103,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation NOT FITTED RIGHT (1.1.15 (d))

Exhaust system insecure HITTING REAR AXLE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed THE CHASSIS NUMBER ON THE PLASTIC PLATE ON DASHBOARD DOES NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE CHASSIS NUMBER INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR (0.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 94,259 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly and close to the legal tread depth limit.

The chassis number on the plastic plate on the dashboard does not correspond with the car`s chassis number.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 94,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly and close to the legal tread depth limit.

The chassis number on the plastic plate on the dashboard does not correspond with the car`s chassis number.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,007 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,261 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 83,258 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 66,394 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 66,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,935 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,027 miles

Limited travel on suspension

Fail 30 Mar 2012 48,027 miles

Limited travel on suspension

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 45,524 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 45,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,133 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,484 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 39,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,787 miles

Front and Rear Brakediscs have surface corrosion but this does not affect Brake Performance.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,800 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small cuts in o/s/r tyre on inside wall

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 VWE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FD03 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

FD03 VWE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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