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FJ53 UUY

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,362 mi
Last recorded81,362 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UUY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,362 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 81,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,721 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,753 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,195 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 53,745 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,380 miles

Some surface cracks to offside rear tyre on sidewall

Fail 25 Nov 2013 39,380 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Some surface cracks to offside rear tyre on sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,294 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,148 miles

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,086 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 23,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear lights fluctuating when operated slightly

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,459 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 16,862 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 10,658 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 UUY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ53 UUY registered?

FJ53 UUY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ53 UUY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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