MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
both front brake discs are heavily corroded on inner friction surfaces
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
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)
Note! engine has an oil leak & the front exhaust joints are deteriated.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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