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FG52 ZTX

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,386 mi
Last recorded76,386 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ZTX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,386 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (1.7.5a)

bonnet catch prone to malfunction

Fail 11 Apr 2017 76,386 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet catch prone to malfunction

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,636 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 68,635 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,964 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,968 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,797 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,854 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,879 miles

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

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)

front brake imbalance 15%

Fail 13 Mar 2009 33,798 miles

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

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

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

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)

front brake imbalance 15%

Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,712 miles

o/s/f road wheel slight damage .n/s/f tyre on legal limit .

Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,093 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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FG52 ZTX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FG52 ZTX, 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 FG52 ZTX registered?

FG52 ZTX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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