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FJ53 OFK

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,910 mi
Last recorded96,910 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OFK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 96,910 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 85,491 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 85,491 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 69,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 69,227 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,852 miles

wipers in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 51,656 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 48,756 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise anti-slip on pedals wearing thin

steering slightly heavy

Fail 10 May 2014 48,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise anti-slip on pedals wearing thin

steering slightly heavy

Pass 14 May 2013 45,840 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,701 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,385 miles

Advise:exhaust rear box outer casing corroding/detiorating

Advise:front wipers x2 smear screen

Advise:n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in it

Advise:rear exhaust box rubber mount split/perished

Advise:rear wiper split

Advise:slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 35,385 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise:exhaust rear box outer casing corroding/detiorating

Advise:front wipers x2 smear screen

Advise:n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in it

Advise:rear exhaust box rubber mount split/perished

Advise:rear wiper split

Advise:slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 29,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 23,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,010 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 18,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 17,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,396 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 OFK is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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