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FG53 SWW

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,457 mi
Last recorded115,457 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 115,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 102,750 miles

both headlamp lenses becoming faded, may require replacing.

rear exhaust hanger worn but system still supported

Fail 23 Nov 2016 102,675 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both headlamp lenses becoming faded, may require replacing.

rear exhaust hanger worn but system still supported

Pass 29 Oct 2015 90,219 miles

Rear exhaust hanger rubber worn but rear pipe still supported

Fail 26 Oct 2015 90,219 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear exhaust hanger rubber worn but rear pipe still supported

Pass 15 Nov 2014 77,067 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 77,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,950 miles

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

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 1 Nov 2013 68,830 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,212 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,212 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 53,018 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,296 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 45,239 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,370 miles

slight fault on hazard warning switch

Fail 6 Nov 2009 38,084 miles

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

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

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

slight fault on hazard warning switch

Pass 8 Nov 2008 30,710 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 30,710 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,652 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,014 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 SWW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

FG53 SWW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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