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FY53 HDD

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,523 mi
Last recorded106,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 106,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 106,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 103,964 miles

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

Rear axle beam brace corroded

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Jan 2018 103,964 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam brace corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,705 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded main x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion rear valance (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Dec 2015 95,805 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape and has a nail in tread

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle beam cross brace corroded

high level brake light inop

Fail 30 Dec 2015 95,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape and has a nail in tread

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle beam cross brace corroded

high level brake light inop

Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 89,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 77,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r inner disc surface corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 77,858 miles

o/s/r inner disc surface corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,178 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,433 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 64,392 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind on rear brake

Fail 15 Oct 2008 52,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,624 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,622 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 HDD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HDD, 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 HDD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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