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FJ53 UFB

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,701 mi
Last recorded99,701 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,701 miles

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

Offside Front windscreen lightly scratched

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat

front exhaust flexi mesh detrioted

rear exhaust mount detrioted

rear wiper blade detrioted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 99,700 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front windscreen lightly scratched

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat

front exhaust flexi mesh detrioted

rear exhaust mount detrioted

rear wiper blade detrioted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 99,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre Rear brake light not working

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wind screen lightly scratched

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

Offside Rear quarter panel is damaged

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

advise both the n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc inner faces are badly coroded

advise child seat fitted to n/s/f at time of test

advise service light on

Pass 18 Feb 2015 95,356 miles

both front brake discs are heavily corroded on inner friction surfaces

Fail 9 Feb 2015 95,356 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are heavily corroded on inner friction surfaces

Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,346 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 92,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,975 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,828 miles

Note! engine has an oil leak & the front exhaust joints are deteriated.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 73,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Note! engine has an oil leak & the front exhaust joints are deteriated.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,650 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 58,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 51,627 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 51,627 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,257 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,257 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,069 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 41,069 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,247 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,090 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 UFB is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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