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FY53 DZC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,869 mi
Last recorded80,869 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 DZC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 80,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r lense has white tape on it but not showing white light

Fail 23 Jan 2014 80,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r lense has white tape on it but not showing white light

o/s/r tyrehas cracks on outer sidewall

Fail 25 Jan 2013 70,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,654 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,161 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 59,161 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

slight distortion on nearside front disc

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,878 miles

discs worn & corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 51,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

discs worn & corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2010 44,840 miles

curb damage to alloy wheels / front brake discs corroded / slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 16 Jan 2010 44,840 miles

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

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

curb damage to alloy wheels / front brake discs corroded / slight bind to rear brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2009 37,611 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 29,344 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 21,039 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 21,038 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,334 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DZC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 FY53 DZC, 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 FY53 DZC registered?

FY53 DZC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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