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FJ04 ULM

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,865 mi
Last recorded81,865 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 ULM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,865 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside headlight contaminated.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 81,865 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside headlight contaminated.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,919 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn on inner faces.

Fail 24 Sep 2019 79,919 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn on inner faces.

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,659 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 78,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,881 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,583 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 61,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,099 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,903 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 55,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,741 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,728 miles

offside mirror glass damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,170 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,992 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 41,992 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,729 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,834 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,312 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 21,312 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

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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FJ04 ULM is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FJ04 ULM, 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 FJ04 ULM registered?

FJ04 ULM is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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