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FE53 TYB

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,713 mi
Last recorded75,713 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TYB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear box rubber mount cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,223 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 70,223 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,845 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 65,809 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,567 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 62,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 59,184 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 59,184 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 55,214 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 55,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,956 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,390 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 47,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,688 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 40,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,854 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 28,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 28,853 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,292 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 26,292 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,102 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 TYB is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

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

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