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FE53 TPV

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,612 mi
Last recorded107,612 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,612 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,025 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 103,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 95,691 miles

Nearside wiper ends split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 95,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside wiper ends split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,630 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,712 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,712 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 87,695 miles

Vehicle fitted with dual controls

Fail 12 May 2010

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management warning light illuminated

Vehicle fitted with dual controls

Pass 25 Mar 2009 86,632 miles

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate - legible at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2008 83,361 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 83,361 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 TPV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

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

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