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FD53 FRV

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,174 mi
Last recorded10,174 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 10,174 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,095 miles

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

slight play in rack inner joints

Pass 16 Dec 2014 3,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Dec 2013

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013
Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,958 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 58,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,171 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,953 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,364 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

wet at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2008 89,565 miles

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

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

front number plate slight fading to lettering

rear number plate slight fading to lettering

Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,210 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,336 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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FD53 FRV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FD53 FRV, 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 FD53 FRV registered?

FD53 FRV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is FD53 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 FRV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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