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FE53 TWD

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

79,548 mi
Last recorded79,548 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TWD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 79,548 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 79,537 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 79,135 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,350 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,248 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,232 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 78,232 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,702 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 77,693 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play Lever loose (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,253 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 72,253 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 68,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 68,629 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,003 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 67,003 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,615 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,247 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 61,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,165 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,624 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 56,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,619 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

Fail 1 Sep 2011 50,608 miles

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

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

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,183 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 44,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,139 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,605 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,307 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 TWD is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

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

Is FE53 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 TWD shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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