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FV53 RFX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

45,055 mi
Last recorded45,055 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 RFX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 45,055 miles

Nearside Front TYRE JUST STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD

Offside Front TYRE STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD

Fail 8 May 2017 45,055 miles

Nearside Front TYRE JUST STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD

Offside Front TYRE STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD

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

Pass 4 May 2016 28,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside slight play in inner rack joint

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 28,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower sill damaged

Offside Rear lamp lens slight damage

dip stick broken

Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,458 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s outer sill damage

Fail 26 Nov 2014 23,417 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine dip stick damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2013 16,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 16,773 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear outer sill has cosmetic damage

wiper linkage

Fail 7 Nov 2012 12,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear outer sill has cosmetic damage

wiper linkage

Pass 28 Nov 2011 2,862 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 2,862 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 70,129 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to wear

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2010 70,086 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs starting to wear

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2009 58,748 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,748 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,739 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,488 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,464 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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FV53 RFX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FV53 RFX, 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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What year was FV53 RFX registered?

FV53 RFX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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