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FJ53 UEF

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,649 mi
Last recorded63,649 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UEF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,649 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing Badly

Rear Exhaust Bracket Deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2015 59,736 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 59,736 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 54,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres deteriorated

inner track rod end has play from a ball joint

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,234 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,324 miles

Offside and Nearside Anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished.

Slight buckle in the Offside front alloy roadwheel.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,877 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,098 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,419 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 40,071 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 40,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 37,826 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 UEF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

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

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