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OU53 FCD

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,063 mi
Last recorded91,063 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 FCD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 91,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,314 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Rear exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate dirty

Fail 5 Apr 2013 87,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Rear exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate dirty

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,054 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 79,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,598 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 79,598 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,861 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,214 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 63,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,251 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,171 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 45,171 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front coil spring lower cushion sleeve coming away slightly

Offside front coil spring lower cushion sleeve coming away slightly

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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OU53 FCD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OU53 FCD, 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 OU53 FCD registered?

OU53 FCD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is OU53 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 FCD shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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