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FJ53 URM

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

70,047 mi
Last recorded70,047 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 URM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 70,047 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 70,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 67,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,239 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Headlamps Frosted poor dip beam images

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 13 Oct 2021 65,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Headlamps Frosted poor dip beam images

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,152 miles

movement in both front strut top mounts when lifted

Fail 8 Oct 2020 63,138 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 59,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,751 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 54,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,849 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 50,846 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 45,569 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 45,569 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken and o/s (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,491 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 41,488 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,201 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 39,201 miles

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 26 Sep 2013 37,196 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 37,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 33,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,992 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,767 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n-s-f brake pad getting low and disc's are worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 25,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,581 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,001 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,090 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 URM is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 URM, 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 URM is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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