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RV53 FSG

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,196 mi
Last recorded108,196 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 FSG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 108,196 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 108,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,402 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 99,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,551 miles

Nearside Front tie rod has play

Nearside Rear brakes in poor condition

Offside Rear brakes in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2016 91,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front tie rod has play

Nearside Rear brakes in poor condition

Offside Rear brakes in poor condition

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,510 miles

offside front tyre low on edges

slight binding offside rear brake

wear nearside driveshaft joints

wear pitting rear discs

Fail 26 Sep 2015 82,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front brake binding nearing limit

offside front tyre low on edges

slight binding offside rear brake

wear nearside driveshaft joints

wear pitting rear discs

Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,336 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,525 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,530 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,000 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 31,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,266 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 FSG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

RV53 FSG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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