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FG53 AOX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

34,598 mi
Last recorded34,598 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 AOX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,598 miles

Movement in both rackends

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 34,598 miles

Nearside 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Movement in both rackends

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,456 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 29,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,261 miles

handbrake warning light on dash constantly

s;ight corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 11 Oct 2011 24,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

handbrake warning light on dash constantly

s;ight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,289 miles

front screen scratched by wipers

Fail 27 Oct 2009 22,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front screen scratched by wipers

Pass 21 Nov 2008 14,790 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 14,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 4,986 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,743 miles

engine under cover fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2006 38,591 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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FG53 AOX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FG53 AOX, 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 FG53 AOX registered?

FG53 AOX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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