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FE53 TFY

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes cracking

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link bushes cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,573 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 85,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,898 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,170 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 77,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,967 miles

front pads and disks 60%worn

Fail 14 Sep 2013 69,662 miles

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

front pads and disks 60%worn

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,304 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 59,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,777 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,557 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 45,557 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 39,973 miles

front brake discs worn.

Fail 19 Sep 2009 39,919 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 32,809 miles

front brake discs wearing low

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing near wear bars

o/s/r tyre wearing near wear bars

Pass 15 Sep 2007 26,094 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 20,139 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FE53 TFY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE53 TFY, 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 FE53 TFY registered?

FE53 TFY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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