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FJ53 GPU

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,815 mi
Last recorded43,815 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 GPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 43,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 43,808 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 37,895 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 26,025 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 25,985 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 29,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 25,689 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 24,292 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 23,796 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 22,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 22,839 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,929 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 19,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 16,001 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 16,001 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 14,528 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 14,455 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,248 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 11,709 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 9,970 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 8,266 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 6,224 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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FJ53 GPU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ53 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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