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FM03 LTA

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,218 mi
Last recorded93,218 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 LTA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,218 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General under body surface rust

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel caps fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 88,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 82,006 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,030 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 69,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 25 Jul 2013 66,043 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 62,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,234 miles

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

Front 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 5 Jul 2011 59,325 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 59,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,375 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,542 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 19 Jun 2009 36,535 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,857 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,053 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 LTA is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

FM03 LTA is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is FM03 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 LTA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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