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FE53 TXK

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,669 mi
Last recorded89,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TXK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 89,669 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

mist of oil gearbox area

Fail 14 Jul 2022 79,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

mist of oil gearbox area

Pass 30 Jul 2021 78,727 miles

Front anti roll bar 'd' bushes worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage bush worn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,379 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 78,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,148 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,411 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 77,085 miles

Exhaust middle rubber split

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 77,082 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust middle rubber split

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,527 miles

centre and rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2015 76,517 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 67,817 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,722 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,874 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 55,637 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,637 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,671 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,156 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,203 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 TXK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

FE53 TXK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FE53 TXK safe to buy?

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