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FG03 MHE

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,145 mi
Last recorded88,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 MHE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 88,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 83,588 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 83,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 82,299 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,792 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,740 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,568 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 77,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,386 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 75,312 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 12 Mar 2018 71,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 11 Mar 2017 68,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear noise from wheel bearing

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,957 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

intermittant noise from steering column when turning lock to lock

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 9 Apr 2015 62,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

intermittant noise from steering column when turning lock to lock

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 11 Apr 2014 58,735 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,735 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 56,052 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,052 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 53,601 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 53,601 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 51,217 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 10 May 2010 49,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,942 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 7 May 2009 46,942 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 37,292 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 37,203 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2007 26,000 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 25,832 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,655 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 18,655 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 MHE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG03 MHE, 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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FG03 MHE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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