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FM03 HAX

2003 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,182 mi
Last recorded80,182 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 HAX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 80,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/deteriating (bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 80,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/deteriating (bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working hi- level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 73,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Deteriating

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Deteriating

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 68,288 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 68,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 65,138 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,800 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 51,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,489 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 36,481 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,509 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 34,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 32,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coolant low

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar links badly corroded

front discs lipped and corroded

osr coil spring badly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,893 miles

front discs lipped and corroded

osr coil spring badly corroded

coolant low

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar links badly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,599 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,453 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 24,453 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 20,821 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 9 Jun 2007 20,821 miles

n/s/r tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,988 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 15,947 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 HAX is a 2003 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HAX, 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 HAX registered?

FM03 HAX is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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