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FM03 FJX

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,268 mi
Last recorded106,268 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FJX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,268 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 106,268 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2016 94,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,760 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,581 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 82,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,138 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 76,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,825 miles

Front discs corroded

OSF tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,280 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,590 miles

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

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 54,590 miles

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

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

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,183 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,974 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 35,974 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

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 FJX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJX, 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 FM03 FJX registered?

FM03 FJX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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