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FL53 YFM

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,659 mi
Last recorded134,659 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 134,659 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 134,659 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,064 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 131,063 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 125,194 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 125,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,917 miles

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust mount worn

Fail 23 Sep 2015 121,915 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2014 111,092 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 102,514 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 102,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs showing corrosion on inner faces

front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,051 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear fog lamp lens broken

Fail 20 Sep 2011 84,051 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 77,184 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 77,184 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,968 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,413 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 61,357 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,753 miles

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

hazard switch sticking

Fail 28 Sep 2006 45,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,659 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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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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