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FN53 FHF

2003 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,569 mi
Last recorded142,569 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 FHF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 142,569 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 140,786 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 140,785 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 138,983 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 137,152 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 129,198 miles

Front both cv boot perished

Fail 19 Dec 2018 129,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front both cv boot perished

Pass 8 Jan 2018 123,395 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 123,390 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,956 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut to side wall

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Fail 20 Aug 2016 103,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut to side wall

Fail 9 Jul 2016 103,951 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber split

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner slight play in steering rack joint

Pass 1 Aug 2015 88,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,355 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,894 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 59,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 52,656 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,656 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,094 miles

Both front brake disks (inner face) worn

Fail 4 Oct 2011 46,093 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake disks (inner face) worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,526 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,329 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,152 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 FHF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHF, 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 FHF registered?

FN53 FHF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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