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FD53 FUW

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,253 mi
Last recorded16,253 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 FUW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 16,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished on walls

Fail 29 Oct 2014 16,187 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished on walls

Pass 24 Oct 2013 11,939 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner wall perished

slight play in nearside rack arm

Pass 8 Nov 2012 6,667 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 27 Oct 2011 542 miles

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

o/s/r inner brake disc corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,217 miles

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

o/s/r inner brake disc has wear and corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,560 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,227 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 42,160 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 FUW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

FD53 FUW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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