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RX53 FOT

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,734 mi
Last recorded115,734 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 FOT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 115,734 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm, heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill slightly distorted

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 107,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm, heavily worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill slightly distorted

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,061 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot lock faulty

offside outer sill distorted

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,860 miles

Petrol flap missing no sharp edges

Fail 31 Jan 2014 88,858 miles

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

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

Petrol flap missing no sharp edges

Tail gate difficult to open

Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,806 miles

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

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 79,805 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,956 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 70,919 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,972 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,225 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight corrossion to front and rear brakes disc's inner faces

Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,453 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight corrossion rear brake disc's and pads wearing low

slight leakage power steering pump/pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,453 miles

slight corrossion rear brake disc's and pads wearing low

slight leakage power steering pump/pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,865 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2007 32,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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RX53 FOT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RX53 FOT, 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 RX53 FOT registered?

RX53 FOT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is RX53 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 FOT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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