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FM53 FTO

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,267 mi
Last recorded93,267 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 93,267 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 93,267 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,342 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 88,342 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,561 miles

both front antiroll bar mountings bushes worn and perrished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,373 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 79,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,408 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,879 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 62,870 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,465 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 55,457 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 48,485 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,547 miles

Front tyres low on edges

nearside front top suspension arm mounting bush worn

Fail 22 Jul 2009 40,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,306 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 33,306 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,125 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,834 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 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.

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