MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine covers and or under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine covers and or under trays fitted
Couldn't see into brakes properly
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle tested under wet conditions
Couldn't see into brakes properly
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle tested under wet conditions
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns&os (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns&os (1.7.5a)
High level stop lamp inoperative.
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns&os (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns&os (1.7.5a)
High level stop lamp inoperative.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
High level stop lamp inoperative.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Alternator belt deteriorated.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
High level stop lamp inoperative.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
High level stop lamp wiring disconnected.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
OSF fog lamp inoperative.
OSR wheel bearing slightly rough in operation.
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
OSF fog lamp inoperative.
OSR wheel bearing slightly rough in operation.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Long travel on parking brake lever.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Bonnet safety catch seized.
NSR wheel bearing slightly rough inoperation.
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc's worn and brake pad linings wearing low.
NSR wheel bearing slightly rough inoperation.
Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
NSR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG53 SGO is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 SGO, 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 SGO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 November 2003.
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