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FE53 SNZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

270,749 mi
Last recorded270,749 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SNZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 270,749 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

head lamp Light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 16 Dec 2019 270,749 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

head lamp Light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 20 Nov 2018 235,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite bad ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage smaller than 10mm ,in zone A,and does not obscure drivers view of road in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear,still has sufficient coverage

Fail 19 Nov 2018 235,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top slight wear

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite bad ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage smaller than 10mm ,in zone A,and does not obscure drivers view of road in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear,still has sufficient coverage

Pass 6 Dec 2017 195,294 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal anti slip worn one edge

Pass 7 Dec 2016 144,714 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 135,163 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre rubbing on arch trim but has no damage

both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

slight play noted in both rack inner joints

Fail 3 Dec 2015 135,163 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inside edge nearly on canvas (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre rubbing on arch trim but has no damage

both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

slight play noted in both rack inner joints

Pass 10 Dec 2014 117,781 miles

horn is a little quiet

play in both sterring rack ends

Fail 10 Dec 2014 117,781 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

horn is a little quiet

play in both sterring rack ends

Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,341 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f strutt top bearing starting to seize

Fail 5 Dec 2013 100,341 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f strutt top bearing starting to seize

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,891 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,055 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,597 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 45,132 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,542 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 12,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,986 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 10,273 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 8,163 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 SNZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE53 SNZ, 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 SNZ registered?

FE53 SNZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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