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FM53 FPY

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,334 mi
Last recorded73,334 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,334 miles

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

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

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Fail 11 Nov 2016 73,334 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar missing linkage (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar missing link (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,877 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Nov 2014 68,331 miles

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

exhaust clamps corroding

front anti-roll bar links deteriorating

markings to windscreen

n/s steering rack gaiter deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f strut casing corroding

outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,738 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,117 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,239 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 56,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 51,984 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 51,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,628 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 46,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,002 miles

o/s/r tyre nail in it and cracking / n/s/r tyre low 2mm /

Fail 14 Nov 2008 41,001 miles

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

o/s/r tyre nail in it and cracking / n/s/r tyre low 2mm /

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,376 miles

both rear tyres nailed/ front tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,775 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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FM53 FPY 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 68.8%.

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 FPY, 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 FPY registered?

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

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