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EF53 FHT

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,907 mi
Last recorded47,907 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FHT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 47,907 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,123 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 36,117 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 32,129 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 26,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 18,763 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 18,763 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 12,242 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 12,242 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 4,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 4,648 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,006 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,682 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 24,025 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,618 miles

o/s front and rear tyres on 3mm †

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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EF53 FHT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF53 FHT, 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 EF53 FHT registered?

EF53 FHT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is EF53 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 FHT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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