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FN53 FAA

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,108 mi
Last recorded137,108 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 FAA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 137,108 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,689 miles

front brake discs worn & lipped

n/s/f sidelamp dim

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 21 Apr 2016 120,944 miles

front tyres close to limit

Fail 21 Apr 2016 120,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres close to limit

Pass 1 May 2015 111,834 miles

rear brakes pulsating slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2015 111,817 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear rear brakes binding slightly

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 105,577 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 99,845 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 2 May 2013 99,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs c0rroding

Pass 2 May 2012 94,442 miles

all four brake discs worn

scratches and chips to screen

Pass 4 May 2011 90,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,668 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 84,668 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,368 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,054 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 62,049 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,602 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,665 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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FN53 FAA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN53 FAA, 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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FN53 FAA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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