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FE53 TWW

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,835 mi
Last recorded96,835 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TWW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,835 miles

Cooant level is low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,926 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 92,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting rubber disintegrated (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,801 miles

Coolant level on minimum

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

Offside Rear three (3) metal objects in tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2016 88,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both side front (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Coolant level on minimum

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

Offside Rear three (3) metal objects in tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,721 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 83,719 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,709 miles

Coolant leak

High level brake light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/r tyre cracking

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 77,709 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Coolant leak

High level brake light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,808 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 69,786 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,276 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 58,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,907 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 49,880 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,186 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,776 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 32,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,136 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 26,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 21,137 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,242 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 TWW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TWW, 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 TWW registered?

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

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