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FJ53 UBX

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

36,191 mi
Last recorded36,191 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 36,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 35,180 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 33,971 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 32,637 miles

both headlamp lens,s opaque

Pass 27 Apr 2022 31,780 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 39,242 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 39,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 38,543 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,104 miles

exhaust rear mounting broken

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 17 Apr 2018 35,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust rear mounting broken

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,045 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,834 miles

Both front tyres cracking with age and are ready for renewal

Fail 19 Apr 2016 32,834 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking with age and are ready for renewal

Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,533 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 31,531 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,393 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 30,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,621 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,536 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,103 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,321 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 21,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,196 miles

rear tyres perished

wiper blades

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,028 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 12,641 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,575 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 9,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,082 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 UBX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

FJ53 UBX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ53 UBX shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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