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RV53 FMC

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,646 mi
Last recorded95,646 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 FMC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 95,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake discs worn/pitted

Fail 18 Apr 2024 95,646 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 25 Apr 2023 95,300 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 95,300 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 94,434 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 94,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 93,224 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 93,221 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,986 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 91,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,233 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 87,541 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 87,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,956 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 72,956 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 58,266 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,280 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 32,879 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,879 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 28,319 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,555 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 20,507 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,507 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,387 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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RV53 FMC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV53 FMC, 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 RV53 FMC registered?

RV53 FMC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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