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FD53 MTE

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,570 mi
Last recorded32,570 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 MTE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 May 2017 32,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front door check strap rough

Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,947 miles

Intermediate steering rack arm worn at inner joint area.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S/F Tyre worn.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 22,875 miles

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

Intermediate steering rack arm worn at inner joint area.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S/F Tyre worn.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,564 miles

Front brake pads worn.

O/S/F Strut top bearing assembly worn/deteriorated.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 2 May 2014 6,060 miles

Bonnet difficult to open catch stiff

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2013 145 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 145 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,831 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,478 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,455 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,852 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 11,840 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 MTE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 FD53 MTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD53 MTE registered?

FD53 MTE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is FD53 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 MTE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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