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FN53 FHZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,580 mi
Last recorded109,580 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 FHZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 109,579 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 106,212 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc heavily corroded* (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 106,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolt on part (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc heavily corroded* (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 100,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor/chassis rail corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,071 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,705 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,258 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 74,651 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,347 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 72,347 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,701 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,855 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 66,855 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,584 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,905 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)

rear discs worn

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 FHZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FHZ, 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 FN53 FHZ registered?

FN53 FHZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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