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FE53 TVY

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,137 mi
Last recorded102,137 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 May 2015 102,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 102,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 94,022 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 94,945 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 83,394 miles

initial splitting to wiper blades

Fail 28 May 2013 83,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

initial splitting to wiper blades

Pass 25 May 2012 73,727 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 63,198 miles

Nearside front door pin switch missing

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

Fail 31 May 2011 63,198 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers

Nearside front door pin switch missing

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

coolant low

Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,075 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 60,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,509 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 49,509 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,037 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 26,037 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,829 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,285 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 17,285 miles

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

front brake discs worn

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 TVY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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