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FE53 TTK

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,366 mi
Last recorded84,366 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,366 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses oxidised. Beam patterns slightly poor. ADVISE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SOON (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Intermittant throttle response loss. (Possible electrical fault.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside, front horseshoe clips missing (corroded away (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan corroded in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing slightly. Small lines on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

air bag light intermittant operation. (Possible electrical fault.

offside and nearside front tilting seat mechanisims inoperative

spare tyre flat

Fail 31 Oct 2018 84,364 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (Dual fail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (dual fail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre, outer sill (2 holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses oxidised. Beam patterns slightly poor. ADVISE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SOON (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Intermittant throttle response loss. (Possible electrical fault.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside, front horseshoe clips missing (corroded away (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan corroded in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing slightly. Small lines on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

air bag light intermittant operation. (Possible electrical fault.

offside and nearside front tilting seat mechanisims inoperative

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,068 miles

EML illuminated

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 82,068 miles

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)

EML illuminated

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,868 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front shocker corroded both sides

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (2.4.A.3)

exhaust clamp bolt corroded front pipe to middle pipe

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,541 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 76,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 73,732 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,837 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 68,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,071 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 65,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,697 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 61,656 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,915 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,881 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,490 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 44,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,893 miles

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 TTK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol 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 TTK, 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 TTK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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