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FG53 SRV

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,121 mi
Last recorded139,121 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 SRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 139,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 138,075 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front antiroll bar link bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front wishbone bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 137,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front antiroll bar link bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front wishbone bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 127,284 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 113,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 113,530 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,022 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 101,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2014 92,493 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,109 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 90,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,736 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,345 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,932 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 66,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,625 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,675 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,117 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 37,974 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 SRV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SRV, 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 SRV registered?

FG53 SRV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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