MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight wear in lower engine mounting bush
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven offside late to apply (3.7.B.2)
coolant bottle level empty
slight wear in lower engine mounting bush
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
steel wheel fitted to o/s/f
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
steel wheel fitted to o/s/f
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nsr tyre worn 2.5m
osf disc corroded
offside/nearside front lower arms bushes split slightly no movement
rear exhaust mounting split/worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside/nearside front lower arms bushes split slightly no movement
rear exhaust mounting split/worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
brake pedal antislip worn
front brake disc's scored and pitted
near side front a.b.s ring broken
off side front tyre perished
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
brake pedal antislip worn
front brake disc's scored and pitted
near side front a.b.s ring broken
off side front tyre perished
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
brake pedal antislip worn
front brake disc's scored and pitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
brake pedal antislip worn
front brake disc's scored and pitted
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal antislip worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front no plate deteriorated slightley
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal antislip worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front no plate deteriorated slightley
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
damp patch on servo
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
damp patch on servo
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front no plate fadded
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FM53 FRT is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 FRT, 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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FM53 FRT is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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