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FM53 FUE

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,263 mi
Last recorded97,263 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 97,263 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,645 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,748 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,988 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 80,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 777,130 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 77,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,768 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,105 miles

advise both o/s/f & o/s/r tyre very low on tread (185/55x15)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 64,105 miles

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

advise both o/s/f & o/s/r tyre very low on tread (185/55x15)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,925 miles

advise oil leak from rear of engine ( more investigation required)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 57,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise oil leak from rear of engine ( more investigation required)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,559 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,769 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

o/s/r light unit cracked no white light showing to rear.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 36,864 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 36,848 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,372 miles

advise both front tyres getting very low on tread/ advise replacement

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 FUE is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

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

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