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FD53 DJK

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,027 mi
Last recorded120,027 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 DJK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 120,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s+o/s front tyres cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 78,240 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,518 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,512 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel trim missing

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 54,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,641 miles

front brake imbalance 25%

noise n/s/f suspension

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

Fail 27 Jul 2011 47,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

noise n/s/f suspension

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,636 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 41,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 36,064 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,064 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,499 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2008 29,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,081 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 22,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,765 miles

exhaust back box blowing slightly on seam

rear brakes binding slightly

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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FD53 DJK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FD53 DJK, 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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FD53 DJK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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