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FM53 FSP

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,459 mi
Last recorded102,459 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,459 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 102,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,826 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 93,826 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 86,956 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2015 86,956 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,550 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front bumper slightly insecure...

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 78,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front bumper slightly insecure...

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,491 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil on minimum level

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 19 Dec 2013 65,491 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil on minimum level

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,520 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box exhaust rubber deteriorated

cebtre exhaust clamp very corroded

nearside driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 21 Dec 2012 51,520 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box exhaust rubber deteriorated

cebtre exhaust clamp very corroded

nearside driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,293 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Dec 2010 40,088 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,088 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,156 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 35,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,326 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,286 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 20,735 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 FSP is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FSP, 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 FSP registered?

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

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