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FG03 MFA

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,349 mi
Last recorded64,349 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,349 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,569 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,394 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2013 54,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low tread edges plus age cracks starting to form 175/65/14h budget

o/s & n/s/f anti roll bar bushies starting to crack & perish / split

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slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 31 May 2012 49,256 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 49,256 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,788 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 32,527 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 32,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,512 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 23,689 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 23,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 18,069 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 MFA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

FG03 MFA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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