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FE53 TZO

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,746 mi
Last recorded114,746 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TZO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 114,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 114,746 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 105,137 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting splitting

Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,015 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 98,015 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,008 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)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 88,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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 10 Dec 2014 80,615 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 80,615 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,457 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 75,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,687 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 65,687 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front discs showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,927 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 44,896 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,191 miles

Handbrake requires adjusting.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,858 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 24,858 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,228 miles

OFFSIDE REAR FO0OTBRAKE AND HANDBRAKE EFFORT DOWN A BIT

Fail 26 Nov 2007 22,228 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)

OFFSIDE REAR FO0OTBRAKE AND HANDBRAKE EFFORT DOWN A BIT

Fail 11 Sep 2006 18,672 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,672 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 TZO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TZO, 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 TZO registered?

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

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