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FM52 SFV

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,092 mi
Last recorded74,092 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 SFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 74,092 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 74,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 72,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 72,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 70,429 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 70,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,464 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 68,418 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,875 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 65,650 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,420 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,572 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,572 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,060 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,294 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 10 Mar 2011 57,064 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,401 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,571 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,799 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,791 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,987 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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FM52 SFV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FM52 SFV, 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 FM52 SFV registered?

FM52 SFV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is FM52 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 SFV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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