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FH52 TWM

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,116 mi
Last recorded63,116 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 TWM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,116 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 57,890 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 52,919 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS LENS FROSTING OVER AND ONLY JUST HAS PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC PITTED ON INNER BRAKING FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES ON REAR AXLE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 50,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 50,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 48,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 44,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,424 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 42,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,410 miles

all suspension component heavily corroded

engine idling rough

Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,388 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 42,388 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,376 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 42,372 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure bolt broken and rubber bush missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,860 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 33,991 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 33,991 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,301 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,850 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 20,850 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,666 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 8,931 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 3,989 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 1,930 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 1,561 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 1,157 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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FH52 TWM is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH52 TWM, 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 FH52 TWM registered?

FH52 TWM is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is FH52 TWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 TWM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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