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FM53 FVB

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,256 mi
Last recorded85,256 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,256 miles

Front Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

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

Rear Back box rubber support worn.

Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link bar broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Back box rubber support worn.

Pass 4 May 2017 82,316 miles

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

Front slight brake imblance

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

Fail 4 May 2017 82,316 miles

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

Front slight brake imblance

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 78,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 73,773 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 66,916 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 66,916 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 66,901 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,854 miles

both front and n/s/r tyre worn very close to limit .

front brake discs detioriated

front number plate detioriated

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter detioriated

Fail 8 Mar 2013 60,854 miles

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

both front and n/s/r tyre worn very close to limit .

front brake discs detioriated

front number plate detioriated

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter detioriated

Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,945 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 53,940 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2010 45,686 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,686 miles

rear number slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,152 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,044 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 32,044 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,789 miles

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

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

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 FVB 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 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

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

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