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FN53 KVZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,840 mi
Last recorded107,840 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 KVZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 107,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

batery insecure not likely to fall out

exhaust rattles

Pass 20 Aug 2013 104,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad oil leak

engine oil low

n/s/r tyre 3mm on inside legal limit 1.6mm

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

slight play in n/s steering

Fail 9 Aug 2013 104,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad oil leak

engine oil low

n/s/r tyre 3mm on inside legal limit 1.6mm

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 18 Aug 2012 96,578 miles

LOW ON OIL / TYRE PRESSURE FAULT / N/S/R INDICATOR SLIGHT WHITE / SLIGHT WERAP ON O/S/F SHOCK / O/S/F BALL JOINT COVER SPLITTING / O/S/R TYRE 1.8MM NAIL IN /

UNDER TRAY FITTED / SLIGHT CORRSION ON INNER EDGE OF O/S/R DISC / AXLE BEAM BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Fail 17 Aug 2012 96,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

LOW ON OIL / TYRE PRESSURE FAULT / N/S/R INDICATOR SLIGHT WHITE / SLIGHT WERAP ON O/S/F SHOCK / O/S/F BALL JOINT COVER SPLITTING / O/S/R TYRE 1.8MM NAIL IN /

UNDER TRAY FITTED / SLIGHT CORRSION ON INNER EDGE OF O/S/R DISC / AXLE BEAM BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 15 Aug 2011 91,546 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,179 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,171 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 41 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 59,724 miles

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

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

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

rear numberplate deteriorating

Fail 18 Dec 2007 59,654 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2006 68,229 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 KVZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KVZ, 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 KVZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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