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FA52 EWS

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,161 mi
Last recorded104,161 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 EWS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nsf wiper blade split

Fail 10 Apr 2015 104,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 10 Apr 2014 97,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 97,672 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front fog lamp inop

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking in tread unable to see cords

nearside rear wheel bearing just starting to make a noise

Fail 11 Apr 2013 81,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer 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) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front fog lamp inop

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking in tread unable to see cords

nearside rear wheel bearing just starting to make a noise

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,983 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,673 miles

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

front fog lights inoperative

rear brakes binding

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,881 miles

engine oil leak on offside

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 50,881 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak on offside

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,452 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 33,735 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,735 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,037 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,691 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 17,691 miles

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

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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FA52 EWS is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FA52 EWS, 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 FA52 EWS registered?

FA52 EWS is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is FA52 EWS safe to buy?

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