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FG53 SXT

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,219 mi
Last recorded119,219 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 119,219 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 116,520 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 116,373 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 113,282 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 113,195 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,826 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 107,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,615 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 101,608 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,342 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 92,048 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 79,829 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 79,655 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,640 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,966 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,926 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,068 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 28,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,427 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 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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