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FG53 AOZ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,477 mi
Last recorded100,477 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 AOZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,477 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 100,477 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,134 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 96,133 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 91,167 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,580 miles

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

offside front tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,970 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 78,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front anti roll bar rubbers perished

nsr wheel rim buckeled

Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,077 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,904 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 74,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,223 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 66,199 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,256 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 53,256 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,629 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,529 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 43,529 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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FG53 AOZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG53 AOZ, 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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FG53 AOZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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