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FE53 TLK

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,579 mi
Last recorded92,579 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 92,579 miles

bad oil leak from engine

both anti rollbar drop links in poor condition

both headlamp lenses deteriorated not affecting beam pattern

front discs going rusty

obd warning light on

Fail 21 May 2013 92,579 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bad oil leak from engine

both anti rollbar drop links in poor condition

both headlamp lenses deteriorated not affecting beam pattern

front discs going rusty

obd warning light on

Pass 28 May 2012 86,469 miles

oil leak from engine

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

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

o/s/f brake disc worn & corroded

rear exhaust silencer mounting deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 75,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 May 2010 63,535 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 63,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,357 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 51,357 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,192 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,093 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 TLK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

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

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