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FL03 YWX

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,435 mi
Last recorded64,435 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 YWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 64,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure loads of cracks around tyre deep and wide (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen marked due to worn wipers (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,532 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

cracks to edge of tread o/s/r tyre

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 19 Jul 2016 58,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

cracks to edge of tread o/s/r tyre

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,527 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,507 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 52,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,512 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,068 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,829 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 46,954 miles

windscreen scratched of wiperblade

Fail 31 Jul 2010 46,954 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen scratched of wiperblade

Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,416 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 39,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,964 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,108 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 21,104 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

windscreen abrasion

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 YWX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FL03 YWX, 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 YWX registered?

FL03 YWX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FL03 YWX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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