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FE03 ETA

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,414 mi
Last recorded77,414 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ETA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,414 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 77,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick up (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick up (3.4.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 75,609 miles

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

both headlight glass frosted

Fail 3 May 2016 75,609 miles

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

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

both headlight glass frosted

Pass 22 May 2015 69,588 miles

front wish bone bushes have alot of play in them

head lamp aim poor due to condition of head lamp lens

Fail 22 May 2015 69,588 miles

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

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

front wish bone bushes have alot of play in them

head lamp aim poor due to condition of head lamp lens

Pass 30 May 2014 65,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear edxhaust rubber cracked

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing (no play or roughness)

Pass 23 May 2013 60,626 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear mounting starting to split

headlight lens slightly deteriated at top

Pass 31 May 2012 54,995 miles

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

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

exhaust tailpipe mounting rubber cracking badly

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,846 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2011 49,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 45,250 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 45,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 41,042 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 37,634 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 33,734 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ETA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE03 ETA, 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 FE03 ETA registered?

FE03 ETA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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