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FE53 TWP

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

104,259 mi
Last recorded104,259 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 104,259 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 104,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

service brake pedal slightly hard when depressed

Pass 14 Jan 2014 96,813 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 96,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 90,990 miles

Offside 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 spring broke on extreme but secure

slight binding nearside front wheel

slight binding offside rear wheel

Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,990 miles

nearside rear spring broke on extreme but secure

slight binding nearside front wheel

slight binding offside rear wheel

Pass 9 Dec 2011 84,822 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 84,822 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 79,940 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 68,804 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 68,802 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,476 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 65,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,444 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 53,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 39,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,401 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 TWP 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 52.9%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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