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FE53 TXW

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,656 mi
Last recorded101,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 101,656 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect ns rack spindle (2.3 (a) (i))

nsr & nsf wheel rims slightly damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2018 96,664 miles

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

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

both h/lamps tarnished,patterns acceptable

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,325 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 92,320 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened thin and worn (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' large crack in centre of screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 88,997 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,664 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 71,233 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,479 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 63,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 63,472 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,951 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 57,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,823 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,029 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,217 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 TXW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

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

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