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FG53 SKO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,645 mi
Last recorded122,645 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 SKO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 122,645 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 122,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S AND O/S (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 111,955 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 111,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 107,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,560 miles

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

offside front road wheel slightly distorted

offside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Fail 19 Nov 2013 93,560 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

offside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Fail 31 Jan 2013 87,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,153 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 83,081 miles

front brake pads need renewing [worn low]

front nearside wheel rim dented

nearside rear tyre tread knobbley

Fail 10 May 2012 83,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads need renewing [worn low]

front nearside wheel rim dented

nearside rear tyre tread knobbley

Pass 13 May 2011 79,179 miles

front brake pads worn low also rear brake pads worn low and rear discs in poor condition

Fail 12 May 2011 79,170 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low also rear brake pads worn low and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,708 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 70,708 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,894 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 60,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,716 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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FG53 SKO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

FG53 SKO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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