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FE53 TVL

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,925 mi
Last recorded97,925 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,925 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 97,925 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,872 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,259 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 88,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,560 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,553 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,615 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 65,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,450 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 57,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,590 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 47,590 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,792 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing down on o/s

front tyres cracked and perrishing on side walls

o/s/r tyre cracked and perrishing on side walls

Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,711 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,584 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 TVL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

FE53 TVL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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