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FE03 EJG

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,595 mi
Last recorded115,595 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 EJG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 115,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 May 2020 115,592 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 110,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

head lights slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2019 110,819 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

head lights slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2018 104,938 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 104,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 99,199 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 99,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 94,992 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 94,992 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 90,080 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 84,389 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 84,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,787 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,809 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 59,809 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,360 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,007 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs poor condition and pads getting low

Fail 27 Mar 2007 40,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs poor condition and pads getting low

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,112 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 EJG is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EJG, 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 EJG is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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