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FL53 YFO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,694 mi
Last recorded48,694 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YFO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 48,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe has a flexi built in (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,592 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 39,589 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 30,871 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 30,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front topmount bearings tight

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 12,509 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 12,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 4,950 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 4,945 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,565 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing

front brake pads appear worn

n/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s rear amber indicator fading slightly

rear screen wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,321 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,127 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,972 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,506 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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FL53 YFO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL53 YFO, 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 FL53 YFO registered?

FL53 YFO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FL53 YFO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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