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FH53 GCK

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,675 mi
Last recorded126,675 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 GCK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 126,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 126,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 125,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs deteriorated

nsr wheel damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2017 111,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 111,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,105 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 103,257 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 103,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 r15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,873 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 98,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Both d/shaft outer gaiters getting abit perrished and cracked (esp N/S/F)

Both front inner b/pads appear to be worn low and almost ON limits of wear

Both steering rack gaiters getting abit perrished and cracked

N/S/R service brake performance low

N/S/R wheel outer rim abit bent, and N/S/F wheel inner rim also abit bent

O/S/R tyre low on tread and ON limits of tread wear in places, due to uneveness of tread area

Rear crossmember areas next to suspension arm mounts starting to get abit corroded (esp O/S/R)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 91,331 miles

B/Fluid level at reservior appears low and nearing MINIMUM limit

N/S/F wheel inner rim and N/S/R wheel outer rim, both getting abit bent

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,064 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 82,063 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

B/Fluid level at reservior appears abit low

Both rear shock absorbers starting to get abit damp with fluid (esp N/S/R)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/F tyre abit worn at inner tread edge

Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,568 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 71,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 62,609 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,319 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,336 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,343 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,000 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 40,890 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 GCK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH53 GCK, 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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FH53 GCK is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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