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FY53 HBD

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,217 mi
Last recorded19,217 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 HBD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 19,217 miles

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

front offside bumper is damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2017 19,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front offside bumper is damaged

parking brake warning light is on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,418 miles

front number plate will need attention

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,361 miles

Front and rear number plates will soon need attention

Front shocks damp

General panel damage

Rear brake discs corroded on the inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 10,094 miles

front and rear number plates will soon need attention

front bumper is damaged

front nearside road wheel is damaged

offside windscreen moulding is loose

Fail 11 Sep 2014 10,044 miles

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

front and rear number plates will soon need attention

front bumper is damaged

front nearside wheel and tyre are damaged

offside windscreen moulding is loose

Pass 30 Aug 2013 6,061 miles

Front and rear number plates will soon need attention

Front nearside tyre outer side wall damaged

Front offside bumper damaged

Offside windscreen moulding loose

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 1,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Nov 2011 48,527 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 48,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,049 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 43,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,923 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,244 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 31,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,696 miles

Front brake pads appear low.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside rear brake binding.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,702 miles

1. Off-side rear brake binding slightly. † †2. Both headlamp aims on borders of tolerances.

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 HBD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY53 HBD, 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 HBD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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