MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,065 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
long travel on handbrake lever
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked at n/s (3.2 (c) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner c/v boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
long travel on handbrake lever
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area more than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not affecting drivers view of the road.
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)
Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area more than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not affecting drivers view of the road.
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear exhaust mounting rubber split
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear exhaust mounting rubber split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear wiper worn
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear wiper worn
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ53 OAM is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 OAM, 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 OAM is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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