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EF53 FHY

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,634 mi
Last recorded40,634 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FHY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,634 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 40,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 35,007 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 35,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 28,110 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 28,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 100,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 84,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 74,416 miles

offside rear brake binding and rear inner brake pads worn thin

Fail 29 Dec 2012 74,416 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear brake binding and rear inner brake pads worn thin

Pass 7 Jan 2012 67,089 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,234 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 53,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,554 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,884 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 38,485 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,454 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 32,454 miles

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

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 FHY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EF53 FHY, 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 FHY registered?

EF53 FHY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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