MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit misshaped and perished
Offside Front brake bind
Offside Front tyre worn outer edge
engine oil leak
front anti roll bar drop link bush's perished
front number plate marked and damaged
long travel handbrake
rear exhaust box rubber split poor condition
slight interaction nearside rear side light and indicator
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and getting low ()
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and getting low ()
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Outer c/v boot split no ingress of dirt
Offside Front shock damp
Offside Rear tyre perished, worn low on limit
slight play both front top strut mounts
slight side to side movement handbrake leaver
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Outer c/v boot split no ingress of dirt
Offside Front shock damp
Offside Rear tyre perished, worn low on limit
slight play both front top strut mounts
Chip in windscreen
Front anti roll bar bushes both worn and perished
Front brake discs worn, corroded and pitted
Front number plate cracked
Offside front tyre outer wall worn and perished
Rear exhaust rubber heavily perished
Rear tyres perished
Wipers both smeary
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Chip in windscreen
Front anti roll bar bushes both worn and perished
Front brake discs worn, corroded and pitted
Front number plate cracked
Offside front tyre outer wall worn and perished
Rear exhaust rubber heavily perished
Rear tyres perished
Wipers both smeary
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG53 SXT is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 SXT, 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 SXT is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 October 2003.
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