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FN53 LHP

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,327 mi
Last recorded92,327 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LHP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,327 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 92,327 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 4 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 67,810 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 67,807 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,237 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 48,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 25,888 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 33,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2014 33,413 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2014 28,035 miles

engine mountind rear dog leg movment

slight pplay in n/s/f wheel (side to side check)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 28,028 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

engine mountind rear dog leg movment

slight pplay in n/s/f wheel (side to side check)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 27,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn [anti-slip]

damage to nearside outer sill/offside rear bumper/lower wing

front windscreen wiper blades worn/split

offside rear brake binding [slight]

Fail 26 Nov 2013 27,715 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to o/s/r body

exhaust support rubbers splitting not causing exhaust system to be insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,973 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust [back box] deteriorated

parking brake fault showing on dash

Fail 29 Nov 2012 23,965 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust [back box] deteriorated

parking brake fault

Fail 26 Nov 2012 23,946 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust [back box] deteriorated

offside front tyre [damage] side wall

parking brake fault

Pass 2 Dec 2011 19,646 miles

Both front rack ends have slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2011 19,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front rack ends have slight play

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front platic cove insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2010 6,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play on n/s steering mechanism

Pass 10 Nov 2010 6,417 miles

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

slight play on n/s steering mechanism

Pass 25 Nov 2009 82,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door mirror damaged

slight play on n/s steering mechanism

Fail 25 Nov 2009 82,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play on n/s steering mechanism

Pass 20 Nov 2008 67,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play on both side steering mechanism

Fail 14 Nov 2008 67,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play on both side steering mechanism

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,777 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 42,847 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres slightly worn on outside edge.

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 LHP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LHP, 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 LHP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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