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FN53 KWR

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,132 mi
Last recorded126,132 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 126,132 miles

Slight short on O/S/R lights

Fail 30 Aug 2018 126,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Slight short on O/S/R lights

Pass 4 Sep 2017 114,618 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

auxiliary belt damaged and worn

Fail 4 Sep 2017 114,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

auxiliary belt damaged and worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,446 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,352 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,179 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,150 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 71,057 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,057 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 64,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 56,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,537 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,813 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,572 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 32,572 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,408 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 KWR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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