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DX53 FOK

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,262 mi
Last recorded79,262 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FOK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,262 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disk corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 79,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disk corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,016 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 65,016 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,684 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,644 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 56,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,989 miles

Handbrake travel higher than expected

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

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,509 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,148 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 29,122 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,369 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 23,369 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,441 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 FOK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOK, 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 FOK registered?

DX53 FOK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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