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FE53 TOH

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,459 mi
Last recorded87,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 87,459 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing and cracking and tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and cracking, tread depth on 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gear box mounting/staberlizer mounting perishing.

gear box slightly noisy.

Fail 9 Jun 2021 87,440 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing and cracking and tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and cracking, tread depth on 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gear box mounting/staberlizer mounting perishing.

gear box slightly noisy.

Pass 28 May 2020 80,183 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 77,772 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 77,771 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2018 74,957 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 74,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 68,096 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2017 68,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,962 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 53,579 miles

offside front tyre edges bald

Fail 5 May 2015 53,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre edges bald

Pass 30 May 2014 46,226 miles

Headlamps lenses deteriorated ,offside beam image poor

Offside front tyre 2.5mm outer edge ,Nearside front tyre 2.5mm outer edge & cuts in side wall ,nearside rear tyre cuts in side wall

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear wheel bearing some noise

Some fluctuation when front brakes tested and front wheels run out when rotated

Fail 29 May 2014 46,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust rear mounting deteriorated & centre section clamp bolt corroded

Headlamps lenses deteriorated ,offside beam image poor

Offside front tyre 2.5mm outer edge ,Nearside front tyre 2.5mm outer edge & cuts in side wall ,nearside rear tyre cuts in side wall

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear wheel bearing some noise

Some fluctuation when front brakes tested and front wheels run out when rotated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,276 miles

Brake discs lightly corroded inner edges.

Front tyres 2.5mm inner edges.

Rear exhaust mount perished.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 43,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake discs lightly corroded inner edges.

Brake fluid level on minimum.

Front tyres 2.5mm inner edges.

Rear exhaust mount perished.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,663 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 40,663 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,660 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 37,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,867 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 84,867 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 30,697 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 25,319 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,339 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 18,338 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,610 miles

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

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 TOH is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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