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FE53 TLO

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,598 mi
Last recorded81,598 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TLO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 81,598 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,707 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,162 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 58,162 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,233 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 52,233 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,944 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,491 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 38,449 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,776 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 29,666 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 21,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,186 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 2,165 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,509 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,081 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 32,079 miles

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

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,951 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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 TLO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc 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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

FE53 TLO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is FE53 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 TLO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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