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FG03 MFX

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,580 mi
Last recorded104,580 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,580 miles

airbag light on

Fail 15 Oct 2012 104,580 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 95,610 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,022 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 87,022 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,885 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 75,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,118 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,883 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 67,883 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 60,086 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,565 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 49,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 MFX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FG03 MFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG03 MFX registered?

FG03 MFX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is FG03 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 MFX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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