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FH03 OHA

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

106,319 mi
Last recorded106,319 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 OHA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2018 106,319 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 99,971 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 99,968 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 99,188 miles

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

cracks nsr tyre

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2016 99,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

cracks nsr tyre

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2015 88,962 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 88,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 77,115 miles

nearside rear brake lazy

odd wheels fitted

Fail 14 May 2014 77,115 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

odd wheels fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 68,623 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 68,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 56,658 miles

Front anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriating

N/S/R seatbelt locking mechanism works intermittently

Rear axle pivot busheds split but no excess movement

Rear number plate deteriating

Fail 25 May 2012 56,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriating

Front tyres wearing unevenly & close to limit in places

N/S/R seatbelt locking mechanism works intermittently

Rear axle pivot busheds split but no excess movement

Rear number plate deteriating

Pass 13 May 2011 49,707 miles

bonnet stay broken

exhaust back box rubber deteriorated

o/s/f drop link lower rubber deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2011 49,707 miles

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

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

bonnet stay broken

exhaust back box rubber deteriorated

o/s/f drop link lower rubber deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2010 43,083 miles

os front droplink bush deteriorating

play in ns front strut top mount

rear axle pivot bushes split

Fail 27 May 2010 43,083 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

os front droplink bush deteriorating

play in ns front strut top mount

rear axle pivot bushes split

Pass 7 May 2009 35,982 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 35,981 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 29,117 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 22,949 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 22,949 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 17,438 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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FH03 OHA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 OHA, 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 OHA registered?

FH03 OHA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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