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FN53 NDF

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,219 mi
Last recorded18,219 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 NDF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-traysfitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 18,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot has to be opened from inside

Pass 8 Nov 2014 65,368 miles

slight play in both steering rack outer joints

Fail 8 Nov 2014 65,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both steering rack outer joints

Pass 14 Nov 2013 7,979 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 7,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 4,370 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,368 miles

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

engine emissions warning light illuminated

handbrake warning light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2011 39,332 miles

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

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

engine emissions warning light illuminated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2010 34,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,918 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,421 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,503 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,982 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres & n/s/r

Fail 12 Nov 2007 20,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

uneven wear on both front tyres & n/s/r

Pass 9 Nov 2006 15,588 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 NDF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NDF, 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 NDF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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