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FH53 GGJ

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,523 mi
Last recorded146,523 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 GGJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 146,523 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 146,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring and sensor (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring broken x2 (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 136,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 134,543 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 132,444 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 132,444 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 128,099 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 124,713 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 120,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 120,105 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 106,699 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 106,699 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 76,024 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 76,024 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,779 miles

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

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 GGJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GGJ, 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 GGJ registered?

FH53 GGJ is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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