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FE03 UEW

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,238 mi
Last recorded102,238 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 UEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 102,238 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 102,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,454 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 92,462 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 86,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 86,832 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch ,too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system too wheel cylinder on rear backing plate. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,969 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear centre brake light not connected

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,056 miles

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

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2018 75,056 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,237 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 69,237 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,462 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 63,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,411 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,632 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,142 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 45,142 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 38,928 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 27,638 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 27,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,078 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,123 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 15,123 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,570 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 UEW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE03 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

FE03 UEW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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