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FE53 KXL

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,570 mi
Last recorded37,570 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KXL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,570 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 37,562 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,099 miles

All 4 tyres showing signs of age

Fail 3 Apr 2018 29,099 miles

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

All 4 tyres showing signs of age

Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,663 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,048 miles

front brake discs wearing on inner faces

rear x member corriding

Fail 10 Aug 2015 28,048 miles

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

front brake discs wearing on inner faces

rear x member corriding

Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,037 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,385 miles

rear cross member corriding none load bearing

Fail 20 Aug 2013 26,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear cross member corriding none load bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,740 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,776 miles

surface corrision /pitting on front brake discs

Fail 19 Aug 2010 22,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

surface corrision /pitting on front brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,346 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,717 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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FE53 KXL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE53 KXL, 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 FE53 KXL registered?

FE53 KXL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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