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FM53 FSG

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,601 mi
Last recorded77,601 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint On limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 72,912 miles

Coolant Level Low.

Damage to N/S/R Quarter Panel.

All Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroded.

All Shock Absorber Bodies are corroded.

Both Front Wheel Bearings are slightly noisy when rotated, more-so N/S.

Driver's Seat, O/S Lower Bolster is worn.

Driver's Seatbelt is worn.

Front Registration Plate is deteriorating.

Hazard Switch is stiff.

Minor Blow from exhaust under load.

Minor Damage to N/S/F Bumper Corner.

Minor Wear of Passenger's Seatbelt.

N/S Door Mirror is slightly insecure.

N/S/R Tyre, Tread is dead on legal limit.

O/S Headlamp Lense is going opaque, causing a slightly faint image.

O/S/F Lower Ball Joint has minor play.

Rear Wiper Rubber is split.

Fail 22 Nov 2014 72,912 miles

All Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroded.

All Shock Absorber Bodies are corroded.

Both Front Wheel Bearings are slightly noisy when rotated, more-so N/S.

Coolant Level Low.

Damage to N/S/R Quarter Panel.

Driver's Seat, O/S Lower Bolster is worn.

Driver's Seatbelt is worn.

Front Registration Plate is deteriorating.

Hazard Switch is stiff.

Minor Blow from exhaust under load.

Minor Damage to N/S/F Bumper Corner.

Minor Wear of Passenger's Seatbelt.

N/S Door Mirror is slightly insecure.

N/S/R Tyre, Tread is dead on legal limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S Headlamp Lense is going opaque, causing a slightly faint image.

O/S/F Lower Ball Joint has minor play.

Rear Wiper Rubber is split.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,906 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 68,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,499 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,709 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 57,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

scraping coming from o/s/r

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,108 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 55,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,725 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 46,725 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 38,594 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 38,594 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 31,071 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 22,511 miles

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

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 FSG is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

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

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