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FE53 TUH

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,287 mi
Last recorded126,287 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 126,287 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 126,275 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,676 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 125,660 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 124,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 122,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight lense(s) deteriorated/ faded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,812 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 119,812 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 118,916 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 117,504 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 114,528 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 113,120 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 113,120 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 101,766 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 101,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,177 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are worn

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links are deterioated

offside rear tyre is deterioated and splitting

rear exhaust mounting is deterioated

Fail 29 Sep 2011 89,177 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs are worn

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links are deterioated

offside rear tyre is deterioated and splitting

rear exhaust mounting is deterioated

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,398 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 75,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,796 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 59,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,089 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,737 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 35,736 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,786 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 TUH is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 TUH, 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 TUH registered?

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

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