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FY53 DXX

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,540 mi
Last recorded90,540 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 DXX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,540 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 8 Sep 2015 90,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,138 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,104 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front tyres heavily cut on inner sidewalls

Fail 30 Aug 2013 62,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front tyres heavily cut on inner sidewalls

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,163 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,787 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,660 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn on inside edge advise brake replacement

slight play in o/s/f steering rack assembly

Fail 10 Aug 2010 40,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake discs corroded/worn on inside edge advise brake replacement

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end inner joint

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,005 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,319 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 34,319 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 29,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brakes binding slightly-recommend attention to this fault

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,610 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly-recommend attention to this fault

Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,828 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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FY53 DXX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY53 DXX, 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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FY53 DXX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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