MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f link bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cracked 175/65x14 ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
brake servo corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps clouded (4.1.2 (c))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f link bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cracked 175/65x14 ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
brake servo corroded
Both headlamp beams quite poor
Both headlamps lenses deteriorated / scoring
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Both headlamp beams quite poor
Both headlamps lenses deteriorated / scoring
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust mount deteriorated
slight cracking on offside rear tyre
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp corroded through (7.1.1)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
front brake discs worn and corroded
rear exhaust mount deteriorated
slight cracking on offside rear tyre
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
front exhaust clamp corroded
rear exhaust mount worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid only one jet out of four (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
front exhaust clamp corroded
rear exhaust mount worn
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear exhaust mounting in poor condition
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear exhaust mounting in poor condition
Both headlamp lenses in poor condition - beam patterns quite poor
Nearside rear tyre split
Offside front tyre very near legal limit ( 175/65 R14 )
Offside rear tyre nearing legal limit
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp lenses in poor condition - beam patterns quite poor
Nearside rear tyre split
Offside front tyre very near legal limit ( 175/65 R14 )
Offside rear tyre nearing legal limit
Sump corroded and leaking slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake discs showing corrosion on inner faces
front indicators slightly discoloured
front brake discs worn
nearside rear fog lamp lens broken
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front brake discs worn
nearside rear fog lamp lens broken
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
hazard switch sticking
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL53 YFM is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 FL53 YFM, 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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FL53 YFM is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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