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FJ53 DWN

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,550 mi
Last recorded98,550 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 98,550 miles

Both sides front upper suspension mounts & wear/movement

Exhaust mounting rubbers worn

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

Oil leak (Not excessive)

Pass 22 Dec 2022 89,342 miles

Both sides front upper suspension mounts & wear/movement

Exhaust corroded & slight leak mid to rear joint

Exhaust mounting rubbers worn

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

Oil leak (Not excessive)

Fail 22 Dec 2022 89,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Both sides front upper suspension mounts & wear/movement

Exhaust corroded & slight leak mid to rear joint

Exhaust mounting rubbers worn

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

Oil leak (Not excessive)

Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,339 miles

Both sides front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Mid to raer metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Oil leak (Not excessive)

Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,746 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak from engine, not excessive

Fail 2 Dec 2020 74,746 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak from engine, not excessive

Pass 23 Dec 2019 74,742 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 74,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper split

Fail 2 Jul 2019 74,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield coming away

Pass 25 Aug 2018 74,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in drivers seat

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 74,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front slight play in drivers seat

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 72,304 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 69,610 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,610 miles

advise rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,619 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 65,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,986 miles

rear discs in poor condition

rear tyres wearing un even

Fail 4 Feb 2013 63,986 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear discs in poor condition

rear tyres wearing un even

Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,361 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 57,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 50,282 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2011 50,272 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,460 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

O/S/F tyre has cuts in sidewall

Fail 24 Sep 2008 28,546 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,546 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,458 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,227 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 16,227 miles

Offside Rear 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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FJ53 DWN is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FJ53 DWN, 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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FJ53 DWN is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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