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FE53 TVF

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 87,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both sides top strut mounts slightly worn

Nearside when indicating rear fog warning light flashing

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Offside Front brake grinding

Pass 22 May 2018 83,318 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both head lamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2018 83,318 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both head lamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2017 78,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear starting to perish

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 23 May 2016 72,962 miles

Front Advise both front strut top mounts have slight play in them

Fail 23 May 2016 72,962 miles

Front Advise both front strut top mounts have slight play in them

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,217 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2015 69,192 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,838 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre brake light not working

Front brake disc's inner face worn and corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 65,838 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre brake light not working

Front brake disc's inner face worn and corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,872 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,872 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,822 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 57,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,173 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 47,173 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,240 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 39,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 33,962 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,962 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,828 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 38,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,157 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 TVF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 TVF, 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 TVF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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