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FG53 SRU

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,559 mi
Last recorded101,559 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 SRU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 101,559 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 99,341 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 97,025 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,109 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 90,464 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 86,706 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,417 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 82,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,989 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 78,989 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative check airbag on dash (7.1.5 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 74,236 miles

back box corroded slight leak

o/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner arm universal joint,slight play at joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriated/corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 64,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner arm universal joint,slight play at joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriated/corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,511 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,768 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 48,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,206 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 39,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,975 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 16,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 6,942 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,330 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,856 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 48,838 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,813 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,262 miles

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

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 SRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG53 SRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 SRU registered?

FG53 SRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is FG53 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 SRU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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