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FE03 UMT

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

77,658 mi
Last recorded77,658 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,658 miles

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 77,600 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue - must be white (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release will not release under load (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue - must be white (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release all three rear receivers are clogged up preventing belt entry. (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light is on (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,720 miles

Brake servo is corroding.

Front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Lower rear engine stabiliser bush is deteriorating.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 60,720 miles

Brake servo is corroding.

Front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Lower rear engine stabiliser bush is deteriorating.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 60,665 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both - lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp very dim when side or brake lights on (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dims when indicator flashes (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dims when indicator flashes (1.2.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light is on. (5.4.2)

Brake servo is corroding.

Front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Lower rear engine stabiliser bush is deteriorating.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,739 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 48,739 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,977 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,975 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 33,968 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,468 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 30,464 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,905 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 27,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,398 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 25,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,240 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 18,681 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 18,654 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 14,719 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 UMT is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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