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RF53 FSD

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,149 mi
Last recorded85,149 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 FSD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,149 miles

headlamp beam converters fitted

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in both rack ends on steering rack

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,847 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread starting to wear on edges

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Feb 2015 68,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread starting to wear on edges

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jan 2014 61,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

steering rack has slight wear in both sides

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,686 miles

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

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

front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

steering rack has slight wear in both sides

Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,237 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blade clips have play

rear exhaust silencer has a crack, leaking very little emmisions

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,517 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit plus outer wall heavily perished [cracked/splitting]

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,444 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing[cracking/splitting]

Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,992 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,989 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,565 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 40,565 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,607 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,479 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 22,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm †

o/s/r tyre 4mm

rear wiper blade split

under body heat sheild rubbing exhaust system

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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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RF53 FSD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF53 FSD, 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 RF53 FSD registered?

RF53 FSD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is RF53 FSD safe to buy?

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