MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both rear tyres out of shape
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Both rear tyres out of shape
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit
Rear number plate delaminating
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit
O/s/f cv boot poorly secured
Rear number plate delaminating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres are very low on tread
gash in the osf tyre tread
rear exhaust box baffles are loose
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres are low on tread and are stepped on the inside 195/45/16v
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN53 FHM is a 2003 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 FN53 FHM, 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 FHM registered?
FN53 FHM is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is FN53 FHM safe to buy?
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