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FE53 THK

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

127,915 mi
Last recorded127,915 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 THK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 127,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 127,914 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,046 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaping outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 123,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaping outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ruber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 115,493 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When brake pedal pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ruber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 107,787 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorater

Offside Front Outer CV Boot starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Top rear of engine area,running down back of engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 107,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Also light is dim (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brings fog light warning light on in the instrument panel (4.4.3 (b))

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorater

Offside Front Outer CV Boot starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Top rear of engine area,running down back of engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation.

Oil leak Engine oil leak apparent. ()

rear exhaust box mount perished.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 98,654 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation.

Oil leak Engine oil leak apparent. ()

rear exhaust box mount perished.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,760 miles

exhaust back box split

headlights deteriorated

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

oil leak evident

Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,363 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 82,363 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,273 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,022 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,548 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 59,548 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,675 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 51,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,966 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 39,966 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 30,250 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r outter door handle not working

Fail 24 Sep 2008 20,122 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,122 miles

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 28 Aug 2007 11,064 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 8,430 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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FE53 THK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FE53 THK, 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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FE53 THK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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