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FG53 SWF

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,684 mi
Last recorded128,684 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 SWF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2020 128,684 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer mount under engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 123,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 119,432 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 119,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 113,866 miles

Offside front inner and outer sill damaged

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Sep 2016 113,866 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front inner and outer sill damaged

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,495 miles

Brake fluid level getting close to minimum mark

Ignition switch defective

Nearside rear tyre inner-half worn to tread wear indicators

Fail 4 Dec 2014 103,479 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake fluid level getting close to minimum mark

Ignition switch defective

Nearside rear tyre inner-half worn to tread wear indicators

Pass 4 Apr 2013 96,997 miles

Offside front McPherson strut spring seat corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N.B. Offside front coil spring inclined to sit outside of top cup (intermittantly perhaps?)

Nail in nearside rear tyre inner shoulder

Nearside front suspension spring top coil extreme end may be missing but locates fully.

Oil leak/s

Fail 2 Apr 2012 90,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Front brake discs inner surfaces worn & offside inner pad may be wearing low. Unable to fully view all brakes for wear inc. rears

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N.B. Offside front coil spring inclined to sit outside of top cup (intermittantly perhaps?)

Nail in nearside rear tyre inner shoulder

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front suspension spring top coil extreme end may be missing but locates fully.

Offside rear tyre pressure low?

Oil leak/s

Suggest matching pair (colour) of front side light bulbs for re-test

Pass 10 Mar 2011 85,465 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod bushes deteriorating / split

Fail 3 Mar 2011 85,465 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod bushes deteriorating / split

Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,605 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 71,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,405 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,323 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 21,029 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SWF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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