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FJ53 OAW

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 107,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 105,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 103,479 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 101,573 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,691 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,802 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 97,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 96,020 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,428 miles

Airbag warning light on - Vehicle used for motorsport. No airbags fitted.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 94,428 miles

Airbag warning light on - Vehicle used for motorsport. No airbags fitted.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 93,313 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 93,313 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,144 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn but not worn smooth. Advise replacement asap

EML on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 93,144 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn but not worn smooth. Advise replacement asap

EML on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 91,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,283 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,519 miles

blow on exhaust center pipe

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,029 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,650 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,724 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 60,724 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,770 miles

some travel on handbrake serv on test

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,285 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,006 miles

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

Rear 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 OAW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 OAW, 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 OAW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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