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FN53 LDF

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,209 mi
Last recorded52,209 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LDF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 52,209 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

Fail 4 Feb 2017 51,915 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,494 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 42,394 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort park (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,190 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,302 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 30,506 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing low and out of shape, nearside front outer sidewall damaged

nearside front indicator faded

nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

rera brake discs worn, heat damaged

various marks to body and wheels

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 22,108 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads worn low

oil on engine

rear exhaust section has slight blow

slight play in front suspension

Fail 24 Jan 2013 22,108 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn low

oil on engine

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads worn low

rear exhaust section has slight blow

slight play in front suspension

Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,516 miles

damage to n/s body

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and cracking and stepping

oil residue on engine

slight blow from exhaust

slight play n/s/f suspension

slight roughness from top mounts

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2012 16,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to n/s body

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and cracking and stepping

oil residue on engine

slight blow from exhaust

slight play n/s/f suspension

slight roughness from top mounts

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2011 6,784 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing edges

front brake discs worn

slight movement in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 24 Feb 2011 6,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing edges

front brake discs worn

slight movement in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,009 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,527 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,682 miles

front brake discs worn

near side front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

off side rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 29 Feb 2008 37,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn

near side front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

off side rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,789 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,784 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 24,784 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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 LDF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN53 LDF, 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 LDF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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