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FL53 YFW

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,422 mi
Last recorded34,422 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 34,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 118,265 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 111,787 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 111,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 108,842 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 99,103 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2015 88,225 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 88,220 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 78,947 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 78,776 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 68,369 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,278 miles

centre exhaust clamp rusty

front brake disks rusty

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil level indicator indicating low oil level

Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,833 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 56,833 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 49,326 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,326 miles

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,644 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Nov 2009 41,644 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,381 miles

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

o/s/f seat back locked upright

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,933 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 23,019 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 23,019 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 YFW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YFW, 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 FL53 YFW registered?

FL53 YFW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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