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FX53 OXF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,524 mi
Last recorded24,524 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 OXF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,524 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 24,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 16,567 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 16,566 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 12,765 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 12,765 miles

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

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/f inner steering arm ball joint has slight play in it.

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Jan 2012 8,372 miles

engine managemnt light on

Fail 14 Jan 2012 8,273 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managemnt light on

Pass 22 Jan 2011 1,936 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,701 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 44,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front disc pads looking low

play in rack

rear tyres wearing uneven

wiperblades noisey across screen

Fail 29 Aug 2007 31,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc pads looking low

nearside rear brake binding slightly

play in steering rack

rear disc pads looking low

wiperblades noisey across screen

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,129 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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FX53 OXF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FX53 OXF, 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 OXF registered?

FX53 OXF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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