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FE53 TPU

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,361 mi
Last recorded66,361 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 62,146 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,652 miles

N/s drivshaft detteriated.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 52,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,845 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 45,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,790 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 39,574 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,052 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,548 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 21,548 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,004 miles

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

all other tyres are perishing/cracking

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 TPU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

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

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