MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
both front antiroll bar mountings bushes worn and perrished
Centre exhaust clamp worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust mounting worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre exhaust clamp worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust mounting worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front tyre worn low on inside edge
Offside outer c.v boot perrished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Wear on front brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Wear on front brake discs
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front antiroll bar mounting bushes perrished
front tyres worn close to legal limit + very low on inside edges
offside front wheel dabaged on inside rim
front antiroll bar mounting bushes perrished
front tyres worn close to legal limit + very low on inside edges
offside front wheel dabaged on inside rim
Front tyres low on edges
nearside front top suspension arm mounting bush worn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front tyres low on edges
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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 FTO 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 61.9%.
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 FTO, 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 FTO registered?
FM53 FTO is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is FM53 FTO safe to buy?
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