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DX53 FDG

2003 Renault Scenic

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,725 mi
Last recorded95,725 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FDG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,725 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear staberlizer bar rusted

Fail 5 Jun 2014 95,721 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear staberlizer bar rusted

Fail 21 May 2013 89,561 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 89,561 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 84,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2012 84,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 76,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,809 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 68,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,816 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 60,816 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2008 49,644 miles

off side front fog light broken

Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,460 miles

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

off side driving light glass broken

Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,509 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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DX53 FDG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 FDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX53 FDG registered?

DX53 FDG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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