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FJ53 OAM

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,065 mi
Last recorded81,065 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 81,065 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 81,065 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,940 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,694 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 74,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,108 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 71,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Fail 3 Mar 2016 64,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,016 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 54,014 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,968 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 41,966 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 36,170 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,170 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper worn

Pass 16 May 2011 32,682 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,520 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,520 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,393 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 29,384 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,592 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,381 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 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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