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FG53 SXW

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

109,974 mi
Last recorded109,974 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 109,974 miles

headlamps poor

Fail 26 Oct 2017 109,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamps poor

Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,435 miles

both headlamps weak

Fail 28 Oct 2016 101,435 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both headlamps weak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,653 miles

BOTH FRONT POSITION LAMPS SLIGHTLY DIM.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT PERISHED.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 88,567 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT POSITION LAMPS SLIGHTLY DIM.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT PERISHED.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,611 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer mount perished.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 83,611 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer mount perished.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount perishing.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 77,623 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount perishing.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 74,710 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation

offside rear seat belt buckle spring return sticking but buckle still functioning

slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 1 Nov 2012 74,710 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation

offside rear seat belt buckle spring return sticking but buckle still functioning

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,710 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 74,710 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 68,365 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,174 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 61,107 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side headlamp poor output but not dazzling

Pass 24 Oct 2009 53,071 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 53,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,464 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 39,464 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 29,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,837 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 20,837 miles

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

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

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 SXW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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

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