MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
coolant level low
corrosion to exhaust
damage to rear number plate
n/s/f anti roll bar linkage bush split
oil residue on the engine
slight play in n/s/f ball joint
slight play in n/s/f steering
slight play in o/s/f steering
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
coolant level low
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to front brake discs
damage to rear number plate
n/s/f anti roll bar linkage bush split
oil residue on the engine
slight play in n/s/f ball joint
slight play in n/s/f steering
slight play in o/s/f steering
Irregular wear to inner edge - OSR tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Irregular wear to inner edge - OSR tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre startin to crack / perished
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r tyre startin to crack / perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wheel studs not checked, covers fitted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wheel studs not checked, covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
engine management warning lamp lit
wheel studs not checked, covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management warning lamp lit
wheel studs not checked, covers fitted
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 FPV is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FM53 FPV, 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 FPV registered?
FM53 FPV is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is FM53 FPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM53 FPV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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