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RE53 FRO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,566 mi
Last recorded36,566 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FRO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 36,566 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear shocks

corrosion to suspension arms

head light lenses cloudy

Pass 17 Apr 2024 36,126 miles

battery inscure

o/s rear coil spring slight corroded

rear discs poor condition

slight play in o/s front track rod end

Fail 11 Mar 2024 36,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 27,519 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 3 Jan 2019 26,028 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

both front steering arms slight play

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Jan 2019 26,014 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear tyres perished

both front steering arms slight play

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2018 24,646 miles

Nearside Front track rod arm inner knuckle worn

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front track rod arm inner knuckle worn

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jan 2017 23,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to split between tread

Fail 5 Jan 2017 23,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to split between tread

Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,020 miles

slight play in both side of rack

Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,169 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 15,983 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 11,929 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 7,823 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2010 3,907 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 39,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,864 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,530 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,417 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,755 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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RE53 FRO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE53 FRO, 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 RE53 FRO registered?

RE53 FRO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is RE53 FRO safe to buy?

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