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FG03 MDV

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,976 mi
Last recorded125,976 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 MDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 125,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 121,884 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low tread, almost at min legal limit, also bald inner edge. Recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the inner and outer walls, also low tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 121,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low tread, almost at min legal limit, also bald inner edge. Recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the inner and outer walls, also low tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 118,210 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 118,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 83,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 74,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,855 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,173 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,952 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 42,928 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,044 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,899 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,032 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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FG03 MDV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG03 MDV, 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 FG03 MDV registered?

FG03 MDV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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