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RV53 FNF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,001 mi
Last recorded125,001 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 FNF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 125,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 116,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 107,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion of all four brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,100 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 101,938 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,191 miles

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,021 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,449 miles

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

offside front spot lamp damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2012 68,449 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front spot lamp damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,218 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 62,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,737 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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)

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

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Tailgate release button missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,163 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

boot catch release button missing

offside front foglamp lens broken

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,277 miles

Small cut in O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall (no cords showing)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F fog light lens broken.

O/S/R outer tyre wall slightly damaged.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,401 miles

both front tyres in poor condition & getting low 3/4 mm

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 FNF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV53 FNF, 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 FNF registered?

RV53 FNF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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