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FM03 FHS

2003 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

89,148 mi
Last recorded89,148 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FHS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 89,148 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 83,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 83,692 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,617 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 78,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn snapped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced affected by another lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity affected by another lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,045 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,042 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,801 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 68,801 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,768 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 65,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 65,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,393 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)

servo corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 56,393 miles

servo corroded

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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,336 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 51,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,052 miles

(advise) rear brakes sqeeking when brake pedal and handbrake applied requires brake service

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,726 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 44,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,966 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 38,954 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,819 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,991 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,700 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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FM03 FHS is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FM03 FHS, 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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FM03 FHS is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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