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ST53 FXX

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,953 mi
Last recorded112,953 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 FXX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 112,953 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 112,785 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 105,477 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 105,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 96,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

no hand brake warning light

Fail 7 May 2015 96,586 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

no hand brake warning light

Pass 10 May 2014 88,175 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 88,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 81,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,400 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 72,396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,420 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 60,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,659 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 53,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,959 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,702 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,635 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,746 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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ST53 FXX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST53 FXX, 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 ST53 FXX registered?

ST53 FXX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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