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FE53 TTU

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,463 mi
Last recorded112,463 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 112,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2018 112,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40 R 17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipe being fouled by exhaust pipe

Pass 4 Feb 2017 99,090 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,625 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 84,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,703 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,413 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 77,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,592 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 76,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,718 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,260 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 60,260 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,166 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 45,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,812 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 TTU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

FE53 TTU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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