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FN53 FEF

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,581 mi
Last recorded98,581 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 FEF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 98,581 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 87,102 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 87,102 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 77,245 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 65,577 miles

eml on

front number plate cracked

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,703 miles

Front number plate ids damaged.

Inner sills are damaged due to incorrect jacking.

Queerie opacity of windows.

Rear tyres are worn at inner edges.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Very slight play at nearside track rod end.

Fail 4 Dec 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front number plate ids damaged.

Inner sills are damaged due to incorrect jacking.

Mileometer not functioning.

Queerie opacity of windows.

Rear tyres are worn at inner edges.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Very slight play at nearside track rod end.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 31,210 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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FN53 FEF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN53 FEF, 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 FN53 FEF registered?

FN53 FEF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is FN53 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 FEF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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