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FH53 GGE

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,786 mi
Last recorded88,786 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 88,786 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 88,786 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 85,875 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 85,867 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 79,952 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 79,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,666 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 78,666 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,005 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front anti roll bar connecting rod bushes signs of perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2009 69,004 miles

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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front anti roll bar connecting rod bushes signs of perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,923 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 56,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,199 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,680 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 GGE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GGE, 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 GGE registered?

FH53 GGE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FH53 GGE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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