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FE53 TWZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,730 mi
Last recorded101,730 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TWZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 101,730 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 101,700 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil level low

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,586 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle support bar Heavily corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 88,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle support bar Heavily corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front Badly pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 78,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,895 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,895 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear discs poor

Pass 28 May 2013 72,574 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 72,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 72,248 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn close to legal limit

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 65,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs worn close to legal limit

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,869 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,972 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 38,972 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,943 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 26,915 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,722 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,943 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 TWZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

FE53 TWZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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