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FG03 MWU

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,469 mi
Last recorded85,469 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 74,012 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 74,012 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light unit cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2015 69,842 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,784 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 62,467 miles

Rear wiper blade U/S

Fail 7 May 2013 62,463 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear wiper blade U/S

Pass 2 May 2012 59,383 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 59,381 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,760 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,360 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,858 miles

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

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

slight brake bind on nsf and nsr brakes

Pass 16 May 2007 26,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,868 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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 MWU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

FG03 MWU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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