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FG53 SOE

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,857 mi
Last recorded63,857 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 SOE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 46,450 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 46,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,870 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 38,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 25,510 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 25,364 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 12,600 miles

Center exhaust hanger in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mount defective

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside front tyre shows signs of perishing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front door strap in poor condition

Offside front tyre shows signs of perishing

Offside front wing has slight damage

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 May 2012 12,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Center exhaust hanger in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mount defective

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside front tyre shows signs of perishing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front door strap in poor condition

Offside front tyre shows signs of perishing

Offside front wing has slight damage

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2011
Fail 3 Jun 2011

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,491 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 74,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,120 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 8,277 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 8,277 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 7,715 miles

boot area & underneath of engine area not checked properly due to covers

brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

front brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

o/s/f tyre wearing close to treadbars & sidewall scuffed

rear section of exhaust corroding

slight play steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2008 7,715 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

boot area & underneath of engine area not checked properly due to covers

brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

front brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

o/s/f tyre wearing close to treadbars & sidewall scuffed

rear section of exhaust corroding

slight play steering rack

Pass 31 May 2007 58,001 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,870 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 SOE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

FG53 SOE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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