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FE03 EJX

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,825 mi
Last recorded133,825 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 133,825 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 133,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 131,095 miles

Auxiliary drive belt noisy

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

Fail 23 Nov 2010 131,095 miles

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

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

Auxiliary drive belt noisy

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2009 124,101 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 123,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 111,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 111,641 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 97,431 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 97,431 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 86,434 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EJX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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