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FH51 TUW

2002 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

70,759 mi
Last recorded70,759 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 TUW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 70,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 70,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 70,389 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 66,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 61,965 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn [ 2.5 m approx ] 185/55/15/82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel high

Fail 18 Feb 2022 61,916 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn [ 2.5 m approx ] 185/55/15/82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel high

Pass 15 Feb 2021 59,347 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlight lenses poor condition

offside rear tyre slight cracking [ 185/55/15/82V ]

rear exhaust mount broken

the handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Feb 2020 58,148 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlight lenses deteriorated condition

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

offside front tyre low tread 2 mm approx [ 185/55/15/82V ]

offside rear coil spring corroded condition

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,890 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlight lenses poor condition

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

offside front shock absorber casing corroded condition

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,513 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre low tread [ 2.5mm ] approx [ 185/55/15/82V ]

offside rear coil spring corroded condition

offside wiper blade split at ends

rear exhaust mounting perished condition

Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,763 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 50,763 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge [ 185/55/15/82H ] (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,956 miles

nearside front steering rack gaiter slightly deterioriated

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

Fail 10 Feb 2016 46,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

both front wiper blades split at ends

engine oil level low

nearside front steering rack gaiter slightly deterioriated

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,219 miles

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

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

battery loose

both headlight lenses poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,458 miles

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

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar link rubber bushes are deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2014 39,458 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front anti roll bar link rubber bushes are deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,595 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,604 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 28,604 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,902 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 21,902 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,683 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 16,682 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,026 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 9,346 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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FH51 TUW is a 2002 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 65,208 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 FH51 TUW, 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 24 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH51 TUW is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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