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FH03 EXJ

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,312 mi
Last recorded112,312 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 EXJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 112,312 miles

head lamps tarnished

small chip to screen

Fail 11 Nov 2015 112,309 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit and perishing

front brake balance and front brake pads worn low

head lamps tarnished

small chip to screen

Pass 4 Nov 2014 105,661 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 105,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 95,557 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 95,556 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

condition of o/s/r tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 88,668 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,668 miles

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,385 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 79,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,206 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 65,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,578 miles

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 2 Jun 2009 54,531 miles

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

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 May 2008 41,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 35,809 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,874 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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FH03 EXJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FH03 EXJ, 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 FH03 EXJ registered?

FH03 EXJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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