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FG53 WCL

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,313 mi
Last recorded67,313 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 WCL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 67,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,295 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,742 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 65,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 59,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,454 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 50,454 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,394 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,120 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,995 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,930 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,785 miles

Nearside front wiper blade in poor condition.

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 WCL is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

FG53 WCL is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 WCL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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