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FG53 ZFY

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,982 mi
Last recorded40,982 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ZFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 40,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 40,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 34,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 34,592 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 26,202 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 26,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside middle of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside middle of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 25,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake servo surface corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2019 25,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various vehicle components also slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 25,288 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various vehicle components also slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 24,839 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 24,071 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 24,070 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 23,249 miles

ns headlight lens misty

slight under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 21,182 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 21,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

23% imbalance on front brakes

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,815 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 18,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,161 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 17,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,999 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 15,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 14,698 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 14,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,094 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2009 13,094 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2008 11,865 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,865 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 9,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 6,804 miles

front brakes noisey

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 ZFY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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