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FH53 FYW

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

127,073 mi
Last recorded127,073 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FYW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 127,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 127,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting at rear is cable ties ? system secure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (Borderline decision) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. Very difficult to see brake pads recommend removal of wheels for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 120,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. Very difficult to see brake pads recommend removal of wheels for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,954 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Both registration plates delamingnating

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 114,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both headlamp images poor

Both registration plates delamingnating

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 108,367 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 12 Aug 2016 108,366 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 102,769 miles

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

play in both sides of the steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2015 102,767 miles

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

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

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

play in both sides of the steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2014 97,197 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Aug 2014 97,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,919 miles

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

play in both sides of the steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2013 91,919 miles

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

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

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

play in both sides of the steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,317 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 85,317 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pads worn thin and rear discs worn/scored

Fail 11 Jul 2011 72,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre is worn

wipers becoming poor

Pass 11 Jul 2011 72,939 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn

wipers becoming poor

Pass 26 Jan 2011 71,271 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 71,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 65,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 59,993 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,872 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 55,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,653 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 42,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,266 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 32,642 miles

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

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

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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FH53 FYW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 FH53 FYW, 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 FH53 FYW registered?

FH53 FYW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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