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FX53 DWA

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,745 mi
Last recorded128,745 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 DWA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,745 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,916 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

strong advise - offside rear tyre at legal limit - nearside rear tyre at legal limit

Pass 23 Mar 2013 118,139 miles

both sides front brake discs & both sides rear brake discs inner surfaces corrodded reducing braking area .

both sides rear indicators fading to white .

wear detected at nearside front track rod not considered to be excessive .

Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,315 miles

engine management warning lamp on, os front wiper only just clears windscreen sufficiantly,osr nsr indicators fading to white,slight plsay detected at steering wheel rim.

slight play detected in steering mechanisim,osf wiper linkage badly worn,osr nsr inner and outer brake discs coroded but not excesivley

Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 25,473 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 25,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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FX53 DWA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FX53 DWA, 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 FX53 DWA registered?

FX53 DWA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is FX53 DWA safe to buy?

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