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FY53 HAE

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,999 mi
Last recorded183,999 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 HAE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 183,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 175,295 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 165,992 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 156,477 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 143,569 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 143,569 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 130,182 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 117,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 117,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 104,662 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 104,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,088 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,775 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 74,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,863 miles

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,432 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 45,432 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,280 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 30,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,299 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 HAE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY53 HAE, 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 HAE registered?

FY53 HAE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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