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FE53 TXM

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,188 mi
Last recorded65,188 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TXM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2014 65,188 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil needs top up

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,155 miles

EML on

Offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Offsie front bake binding

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,998 miles

EML lamp on

exhaust clamp bolt corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,323 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,965 miles

rear number plate slight mark to plastic

Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,965 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slight mark to plastic

Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,993 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,639 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 29,639 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,630 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 TXM is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

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

Is FE53 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 TXM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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