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FG53 YST

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,932 mi
Last recorded129,932 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YST
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 129,932 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 125,704 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 122,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 122,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated coupling deteriorated excess movement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 118,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 101,020 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)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 101,020 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,802 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 84,802 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 71,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,850 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,970 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 55,970 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,498 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,680 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 45,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,725 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,416 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,542 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 33,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,117 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 YST is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YST, 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 YST registered?

FG53 YST is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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