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FG53 CWO

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

56,289 mi
Last recorded56,289 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 CWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 56,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 56,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 54,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension components heavily corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 54,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension components heavily corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,388 miles

General underbody and underbody component condition corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 52,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

General underbody and underbody component condition corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,354 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Headlight lens deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 50,348 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Headlight lens deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,362 miles

Headlight patterns poor

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,090 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,307 miles

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 11 Sep 2017 40,307 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,158 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,328 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Fail 28 Sep 2015 33,328 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,843 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,056 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 24,980 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,722 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,567 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 4,419 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 1,319 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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FG53 CWO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FG53 CWO, 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 FG53 CWO registered?

FG53 CWO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 CWO shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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