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FM03 GPE

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,761 mi
Last recorded85,761 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 GPE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 85,761 miles

Advise AUX belt fraying

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 79,711 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing damaged / upper bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

Fail 3 Aug 2023 79,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

Pass 9 Sep 2022 74,907 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 72,209 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 69,870 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 69,870 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 68,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 68,038 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interaction Between Sidelight, Brake Light and Fog Light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring Snapped (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interaction Between Sidelight, Brake Light and Fog Light (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,907 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 63,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,010 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 62,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure Top mount (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure Top mount (2.7.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 59,813 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 59,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 57,358 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 57,358 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,767 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,243 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,922 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,735 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,098 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,507 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,369 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface rust noted on brake calipers

Pass 5 Jun 2006 21,953 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 GPE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM03 GPE registered?

FM03 GPE is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is FM03 GPE safe to buy?

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