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FM53 FUJ

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,025 mi
Last recorded68,025 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,025 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 68,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,246 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 66,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,550 miles

Nearside front coil spring incomplete but still seated correctly

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,549 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2012 60,549 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,020 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 50,831 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,370 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 22 Jul 2010 41,368 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 23 Dec 2008 33,034 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing and approaching tread wear indicators

Fail 22 Dec 2008 33,034 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing and approaching tread wear indicators

Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,065 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 15,645 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 FUJ is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FUJ, 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 FUJ registered?

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

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