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FH53 FZZ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,882 mi
Last recorded162,882 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FZZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 162,882 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 162,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 149,188 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Dec 2014 135,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 135,934 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 124,799 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 124,799 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box mount hasdeteriated but still supporting the system

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 109,985 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 99,185 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 99,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,518 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 8 Dec 2009 72,376 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 72,376 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,641 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,721 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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FH53 FZZ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FH53 FZZ, 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 FH53 FZZ registered?

FH53 FZZ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is FH53 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 FZZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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