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SW53 FNF

2003 Renault Scenic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,040 mi
Last recorded92,040 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 FNF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,040 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 91,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,490 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 84,490 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

abs wire f/n/s insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2011 77,156 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear light lense cracked

offside rear wheel slight drag

rear brake disck,s badly corroded and worn recomend replacement

Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,125 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear light lense cracked

offside rear wheel slight drag

rear brake disck,s badly corroded and worn recomend replacement

Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,242 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 67,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,869 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 62,569 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,279 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,595 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 24,595 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

fog lamp trim missing

rear disc corrosion

rear wiper u/s

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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SW53 FNF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SW53 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 SW53 FNF registered?

SW53 FNF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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