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FL03 TPX

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,653 mi
Last recorded104,653 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 TPX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,653 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 95,887 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 95,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,211 miles

airbag warning light on

n/s side repeater lens missing

o/s rear tyre close to wear markers

slight movement in n/s front wishbone bush

Fail 4 Oct 2012 89,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

n/s side repeater lens missing

o/s rear tyre close to wear markers

Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,938 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,138 miles

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f and o/s r tyres om 1.6 mm

n/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2011 79,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f and o/s r tyres om 1.6 mm

n/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,551 miles

n/s/rear tyre becoming worn has sidewall surface cracks and has nail in tread

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/rear tyre becoming worn

Fail 25 Feb 2010 66,551 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

n/s/rear tyre becoming worn has sidewall surface cracks and has nail in tread

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/rear tyre becoming worn

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 42,968 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 42,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,510 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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FL03 TPX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL03 TPX, 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 FL03 TPX registered?

FL03 TPX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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The MOT history for FL03 TPX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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