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FJ53 DVH

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,826 mi
Last recorded78,826 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DVH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,826 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,816 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 63,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 59,981 miles

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

rear silencer mounting weak

Fail 9 May 2013 59,981 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear silencer mounting weak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,895 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front discs worn

rear discs worn/pitted

rear exhaust mounting perished

Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front discs worn

n/s wiper split on end

rear discs worn/pitted

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,685 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 52,685 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all brake discs surfacers rusty

Pass 11 May 2010 50,438 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 50,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,919 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,800 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 2 Nov 2006 20,387 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FJ53 DVH is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FJ53 DVH, 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 FJ53 DVH registered?

FJ53 DVH is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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