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FE03 ZHW

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,410 mi
Last recorded97,410 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ZHW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2017 97,410 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear n/s hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

ex/rubber mounts worn

front exhaust clamp ex/corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,701 miles

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

Offside Rear indicator/reverse lamp broken does not emit white light.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,830 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 74,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,812 miles

surface corrosion on discs

Fail 31 Jul 2013 74,811 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

surface corrosion on discs

Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,802 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,472 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 65,472 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,376 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,853 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,316 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,137 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 26,993 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 ZHW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc 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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

FE03 ZHW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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