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FX53 TOV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,911 mi
Last recorded79,911 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 TOV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,069 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 65,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,603 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 32,528 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013
Pass 4 Jan 2012 1,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 71,507 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 71,447 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 51,557 miles

Both rear tyres bald outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,063 miles

offside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,166 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly, both front tyres worn on inner 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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FX53 TOV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX53 TOV registered?

FX53 TOV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is FX53 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 TOV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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