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FY53 USE

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,227 mi
Last recorded164,227 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 164,227 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 16 Aug 2017 164,227 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Aug 2016 154,113 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp not working

slight play in both side steering rack ends

Pass 19 Aug 2015 122,930 miles

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

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

o/s inner steering joint worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 106,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,737 miles

Front brake discs are corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 99,732 miles

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

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

Front brake discs are corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,923 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 92,919 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,879 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Front brake discs are badly corroded and worn.

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

Rear brake discs are corroded and worn.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,879 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Front brake discs are badly corroded and worn.

Rear brake discs are corroded and worn.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,276 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 75,275 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,703 miles

water mark in rear number plate. n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Fail 9 Sep 2009 65,703 miles

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

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

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

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

water mark in rear number plate. n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Pass 30 Aug 2008 56,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 56,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,784 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 44,784 miles

Inner Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

osr brake starting to bind

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,857 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 34,347 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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 USE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 USE, 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 USE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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