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FB53 HYM

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,982 mi
Last recorded109,982 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 HYM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 109,982 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads worn

Fail 7 Aug 2015 109,976 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,430 miles

both front brake discs worn.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 98,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 91,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

light scratches to windscreen.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 81,426 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

light scratches to windscreen.

rear brake discs slightly worn.

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,809 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 55,696 miles

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

light scratches to windscreen.

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,515 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

light scratches/wiper damage to windscreen

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,861 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,535 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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FB53 HYM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FB53 HYM, 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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FB53 HYM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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