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FJ53 OXF

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,890 mi
Last recorded60,890 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OXF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 60,890 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant just above min mark

Fail 1 Oct 2019 60,889 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant just above min mark

Pass 12 Oct 2018 58,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 56,857 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 56,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,616 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f antiroll bar link rubber derteriorated

n/s/f headlamp lense deteriorated

n/s/f tyre low tread /perishing / cracking

o/s/f antiroll bar link rubber deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger rubber heavily deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2016 54,616 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f antiroll bar link rubber derteriorated

n/s/f headlamp lense deteriorated

n/s/f tyre low tread /perishing / cracking

o/s/f antiroll bar link rubber deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger rubber heavily deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,064 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension coil springs slightly corroded

o/s/r shock absorber slight corrosion to outer casing

rear exhaust bracket rubber deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2015 52,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension coil springs slightly corroded

o/s/r shock absorber slight corrosion to outer casing

rear exhaust bracket rubber deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre appears under inflated

rear wiper blade deterioated

Fail 1 Oct 2014 49,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre appears under inflated

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

possible minor fault on hazard light switch

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/f antiroll bar link slightly deteriorated

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2012 45,617 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,623 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing tread

o/s/f coil spring corroded

oil leak?

rear exhaust bracket rubber bush deterioated

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,599 miles

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Fail 11 Oct 2010 40,593 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,397 miles

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)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 15 Oct 2009 38,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2008 35,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,226 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,365 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 OXF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OXF, 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 OXF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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