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FN03 TYS

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,792 mi
Last recorded101,792 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 TYS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 101,792 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 101,792 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 89,984 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2014 89,984 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,788 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level not checked/ front brake pads not checked

nearside front wheel trim missing

rear exhaust rubber moint deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2013 84,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake fluid level not checked/ front brake pads not checked

nearside front wheel trim missing

rear exhaust rubber moint deteriorated

suspect tracking out of alignment

Pass 15 Jun 2012 76,701 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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 Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 76,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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 Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011
Fail 4 Jul 2011

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,364 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,713 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 57,699 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,609 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,812 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 45,951 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 45,951 miles

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

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

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

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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FN03 TYS is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FN03 TYS, 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 FN03 TYS registered?

FN03 TYS is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is FN03 TYS safe to buy?

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