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FE03 UKM

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

104,863 mi
Last recorded104,863 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 104,863 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 104,863 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,334 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 92,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

front discs worn on inner faces

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,318 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 82,317 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,166 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side front brake bind

Fail 31 Jan 2011 72,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side front brake bind

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,582 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre 3mm

rear reg seperating

Fail 29 Jan 2010 62,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre 3mm

rear reg seperating

Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,218 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake imballance 18%

paintwork damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2009 55,205 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake imballance 18%

paintwork damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

damage to bonnet and roof

Fail 26 Jan 2008 51,014 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

damage to bonnet and roof

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 44,273 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,065 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 UKM 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 52.9%.

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 UKM, 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 UKM is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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