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FE53 TKD

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,959 mi
Last recorded83,959 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TKD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,959 miles

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

Offside Front Play in strut top mounting

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,348 miles

corr to bottom of servo

minor play in nsf track rod end

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,302 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 67,302 miles

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

osf tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,826 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 58,826 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,837 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

serv light on

some front service brake imbalance

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,576 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,153 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 31,153 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,273 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,116 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 13,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,736 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 TKD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE53 TKD, 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 TKD registered?

FE53 TKD is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 TKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 TKD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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