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FY53 HFH

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,412 mi
Last recorded78,412 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 HFH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,412 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 78,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 69,261 miles

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

TYRE SIZE 215/60/16

Fail 23 Dec 2011 69,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

TYRE SIZE 215/60/16

Pass 10 Jan 2011 59,000 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 58,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,621 miles

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

play in steering

Fail 11 Jan 2010 49,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

play in steering

Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,930 miles

near side front tyre some outer tread area wear

near side rear tyre cut in tread

off side front tyre outer tread edge cut

off side rear tyre outer side wall damage

Fail 8 Dec 2008 39,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre some outer tread area wear

near side rear tyre cut in tread

off side front tyre outer tread edge cut

off side rear tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,562 miles

nearside headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 22 Dec 2006 17,996 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 HFH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HFH, 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 HFH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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