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FE53 TPX

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,701 mi
Last recorded92,701 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TPX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 92,701 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 86,687 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 86,682 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,329 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,275 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 68,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 57,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,845 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

excessive oil leak underside vechicle

Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TPX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

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

Is FE53 TPX safe to buy?

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