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FM03 GMU

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,026 mi
Last recorded100,026 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 GMU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake performance only just met minimum required results

Fail 4 Apr 2017 99,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,920 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,536 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,674 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 56,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 46,838 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,835 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,332 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 37,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,010 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 33,010 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,759 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 31,759 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,145 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 24,144 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,143 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,974 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,556 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 18,556 miles

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?

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 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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What year was FM03 GMU registered?

FM03 GMU is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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