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FG53 SXY

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,030 mi
Last recorded104,030 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 SXY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 104,030 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 104,007 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 98,076 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 98,076 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,974 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 89,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 87,430 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,363 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,789 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 69,504 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,831 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,868 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 44,864 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,292 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 36,559 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 27,091 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre (directional) fitted wrong way round

Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,091 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre (directional) fitted wrong way round

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 SXY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

FG53 SXY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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