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FE03 ULL

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,874 mi
Last recorded93,874 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2020 93,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper bush cracked and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush partially missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,077 miles

both rear wheels slightly buckeled

headlights discolured

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

Fail 5 Apr 2019 92,077 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability strut top bearing worn excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear wheels slightly buckeled

headlights discolured

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,831 miles

rear exhaust mounting worn

slight play in n/s steering, flexi brake hoses rusting to ferrules

suspension bushes showing signs of deteriation

Fail 30 Mar 2017 89,831 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting worn

slight play in n/s steering, flexi brake hoses rusting to ferrules

suspension bushes showing signs of deteriation

Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,851 miles

FRONT SIUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, SLIGHT PLAY IN OS STEERING,

NS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

OS REAR TYRE WORN BADLY ON OUTTER EDGE AND CLOS TO LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY NS LOWER BALL JOINT, FLEXI BRAKE HOSES RUSTING TO FERRULES

Fail 7 Apr 2016 87,851 miles

FRONT SIUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, SLIGHT PLAY IN OS STEERING,

NS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

OS REAR TYRE WORN BADLY ON OUTTER EDGE AND CLOS TO LIMIT

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

SLIGHT PLAY NS LOWER BALL JOINT, FLEXI BRAKE HOSES RUSTING TO FERRULES

Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,095 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, EXHAUST RUSTING, EXHAUST MOUNTINGS WORN.

OS REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGES, NS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 10 Apr 2015 86,095 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, EXHAUST RUSTING, EXHAUST MOUNTINGS WORN.

OS REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGES, NS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,473 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

EXHAUST STARTING TO RUST, EXHAUST MOUNTINGS WORN, FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,469 miles

SLIGHT PLAY OS STEERING

Fail 5 Apr 2013 81,469 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY OS STEERING

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,243 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 76,234 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,349 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 65,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

NS REAR TYRE WORN, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,159 miles

SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE,SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 12 Apr 2008 44,571 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,666 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,481 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 27,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 ULL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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