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FY53 RBZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

28,673 mi
Last recorded28,673 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 RBZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 28,673 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 27,473 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,322 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 27,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 23,280 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 23,279 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 18,907 miles

advise on headlight lenses cracked and scuffed

Fail 8 Dec 2016 18,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advise headlight lenses cracked and scuffed

advise on corroded front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,732 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 13,732 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise exhaust backbox blowing slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 6,634 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 6,634 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 2,717 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 2,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,075 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 40,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,505 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,578 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,110 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,046 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 RBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

FY53 RBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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