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DX53 FVF

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,326 mi
Last recorded91,326 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FVF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 91,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 87,587 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

door ajar warning light on

Fail 29 May 2018 87,587 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

door ajar warning light on

Pass 11 May 2017 83,707 miles

Nearside wiper blade

Offside wiper blade

Pass 25 May 2016 80,834 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 77,353 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 70,711 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,964 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 63,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,228 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,169 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 28,634 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,634 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,088 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,421 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 13,925 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 FVF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

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

Is DX53 FVF safe to buy?

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