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FE53 TZJ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

128,269 mi
Last recorded128,269 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TZJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Slight play steering rack

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 128,268 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Slight play steering rack

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,934 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2014 122,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inside edge

slight play steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2012 114,874 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 8 Sep 2012 114,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 109,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 104,583 miles

centre brake light inop

front anti roll bar bushes on limits of wear

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 9 Sep 2010 104,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

centre brake light inop

front anti roll bar bushes on limits of wear

Pass 8 Sep 2009 98,768 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar links in poor condition

front brakes inbalance high 22% maximum allouance is 25%

Fail 8 Sep 2009 98,766 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

both front anti roll bar links in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2008 92,443 miles

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

Slight play N/S track rod to rack,not exessive.

Some cracking on O/S/R tyre,no visible cord.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 92,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Slight play N/S track rod to rack,not exessive.

Some cracking on O/S/R tyre,no visible cord.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 86,632 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 86,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 79,765 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 79,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 TZJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

FE53 TZJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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