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DX53 FFK

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,160 mi
Last recorded113,160 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FFK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 113,160 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED/PITTED

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 113,159 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED/PITTED

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE NOISEY !

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R BUMP STOP INSICURE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

POLY BELT DETEORATED

Pass 27 Sep 2013 109,597 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 109,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,739 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 104,683 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,090 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 99,090 miles

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

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Auxiliary drive belt starting to perish

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front fog lamps not working

Front tyres starting to perish

Oil leak

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2010 91,512 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 90,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,561 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 81,561 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 70,853 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 70,853 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 7 Sep 2007 54,493 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 54,493 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,514 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 FFK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FFK, 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 FFK registered?

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

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