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FJ53 OPA

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,676 mi
Last recorded31,676 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 31,676 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,484 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 30,481 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 29,224 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 27,997 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,216 miles

Nearside Rear door not opening from inside

Fail 12 Sep 2017 27,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear door not opening from inside

Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,067 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

noise on engine around front roatateing parts?

rear exhaust mounting bush worn

Fail 4 Sep 2015 26,067 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside blades split (8.2.2)

nearside door mirror damaged

noise on engine around front roatateing parts?

rear exhaust mounting bush worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

anti roll bar rubbers splitting

front wishbones corroded

ns door mirror glass cracked

nsr tyre cracking on walls

osf bottom wishbone bushes splitting

osr tyre cracked on tread and out of shape

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,516 miles

both front antiroll bar rubbers perished

front brake pads low

nearside front coil spring corroded

offfside rear tyre cracked

rear exhaust rubber mount poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2012 21,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front antiroll bar rubbers perished

front brake pads low

nearside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre low tread and cracking

rear exhaust rubber mount poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,918 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre heavy cracking

slight play in steering rack ends when on floor

wipers starting to split at ends

Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,880 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside inner rear tyre light cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2010 16,880 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside inner rear tyre light cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,722 miles

both o/s wheels have flat spots on inner rim

Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,263 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 9,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 7,622 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 OPA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OPA, 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 OPA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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