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FM03 MTF

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,478 mi
Last recorded56,478 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 MTF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,478 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 56,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,949 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 53,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 51,721 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 51,721 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,860 miles

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

slight movement in hand brake lever

srs lamp on

Fail 24 Sep 2012 48,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

slight movement in hand brake lever

srs lamp on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,232 miles

n/s mirror case cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2011 46,227 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s mirror case cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,116 miles

both front anti roll bar links rubbers wearing

n/s r/ body damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,218 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,469 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cut inner wall

Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,792 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,502 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 MTF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

FM03 MTF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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