MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake performance only just met minimum required results
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard Linkage missing (3.6.E.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake performance only just met minimum required results
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear sidelight has slight interference from indicator bulb
offside front wheel has slight binding when turned by hand
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear sidelight has slight interference from indicator bulb
offside front wheel has slight binding when turned by hand
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front brake is binding slightly
nearside headlamp pattern is slightly distorted
rear exhaust box is in poor condition
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front brake is binding slightly
nearside headlamp pattern is slightly distorted
rear exhaust box is in poor condition
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
headlamp washers inop
rear brake discs heavily pitted
rear exhaust mount perished
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces
Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
headlight lenses faded
slight play in steering rack
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM03 GMU is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 GMU, 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 GMU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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