MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light bulb (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear engine mounting collapsed (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front and offside front tyres both worn on inner edges
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
jacking points damaged
play in both front suspension top ,ounts
slight play in steering
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
jacking points damaged
play in both front suspension top mounts
slight play in steering
n/s/r tyre 2-3mm
o/s/f shock absorber top mount worn
o/s/r tyre 3mm 175/65 14
slight oil leak
slight play in the steering
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/r tyre 2-3mm
o/s/f shock absorber top mount worn
o/s/r tyre 3mm 175/65 14
slight oil leak
slight play in the steering
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre wearing low
slight play offside front top strut mount
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
front brake disc inner faces light rust
slight play in offside of steering rack
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front brake discs rusty
slight play in offside of steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering has slight movement side to side rock.
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE53 TTF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 TTF, 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 TTF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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