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FM53 FON

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,221 mi
Last recorded67,221 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 FON
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,313 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,313 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,726 miles

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

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

o/s washer jet partially blocked

Fail 8 Nov 2012 55,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,291 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2011 46,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,443 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 42,425 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,423 miles

front discs worn inner edge boarder line pass

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,101 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 34,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,261 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f indicator slightly faided

Fail 2 Jan 2008 29,261 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f indicator slightly faided

Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,408 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 22,408 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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FM53 FON 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 56.3%.

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 FM53 FON, 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 FM53 FON registered?

FM53 FON is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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