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FJ53 OSN

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,840 mi
Last recorded68,840 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OSN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,840 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres cracking plus getting low and old

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,314 miles

Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2013 63,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear both wheels bearings noisey

Fail 12 Apr 2012 57,270 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear both wheels bearings noisey

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,801 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges(traning needed)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 44,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges(traning needed)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,784 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 33,766 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 33,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,829 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 24,829 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,730 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 OSN is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OSN, 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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What year was FJ53 OSN registered?

FJ53 OSN is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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