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FG53 YZT

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,618 mi
Last recorded116,618 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YZT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 116,618 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 115,575 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 115,575 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 112,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,030 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And slightly binding (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perished and worn

Slight exhaust blow from center and rear join

Fail 1 Nov 2014 92,677 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 92,677 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 88,413 miles

Exhaust mounts dteriorated, system still adequatly supported.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 88,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust mounts dteriorated, system still adequatly supported.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 83,104 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 83,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 64,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre and rear exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,386 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 55,386 miles

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 42,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,876 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,373 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 YZT is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YZT, 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 YZT is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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