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FG53 SCZ

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,551 mi
Last recorded48,551 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 SCZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 48,551 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 48,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 46,653 miles

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

all 4 tyres have wear on outer edges and cracking.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Exhaust rear mounting rubber support deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outer and inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2017 44,478 miles

Exhaust rear mounting rubber support deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outer and inner edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 40,198 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,224 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 38,224 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside front drop link rubber perished

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front drop link rubber perished

Fail 26 Jun 2014 34,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front drop link rubber perished

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front check strap loose

offside front drop link rubber perished

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,471 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 32,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,759 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 28,759 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,993 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,876 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 21,867 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,332 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,249 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 14,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,898 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 SCZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

FG53 SCZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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