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RX03 RXV

2003 Renault 5

Brown Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,065 mi
Last recorded99,065 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 RXV
MakeRenault
Model5
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 174,639 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 96,782 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,898 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2013 87,898 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 79,515 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,039 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 76,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,006 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 71,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 69,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,800 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 50,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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RX03 RXV is a 2003 Renault 5 in Brown with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX03 RXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX03 RXV registered?

RX03 RXV is a 2003 Renault 5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is RX03 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 RXV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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