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FE03 EJA

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

53,088 mi
Last recorded53,088 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 EJA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,544 miles

Front Both, tyres wearing a lot more on inner and outer edges, tyres still legal.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 48,543 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Both, tyres wearing a lot more on inner and outer edges, tyres still legal.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 41,806 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,658 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 35,658 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,648 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,329 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 32,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,084 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 30,084 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,312 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 27,312 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 24,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,978 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 21,972 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 18,923 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,923 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,715 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,954 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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FE03 EJA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FE03 EJA, 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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FE03 EJA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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