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VE53 FVV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,267 mi
Last recorded99,267 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FVV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 99,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 99,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 92,585 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

play in nearside front steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2014 92,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

engine management light lit

play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,734 miles

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)

O/S and N/S steering rack arms have slight wear.

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,298 miles

front and rear indicators starting to show white light.

nearside rear outer brake pad very low.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,543 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

cuts on inner rear tyres.

horn abit quiet.

indicators staring to show white light.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 57,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

cuts on inner rear tyres.

horn abit quiet.

indicators staring to show white light.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,607 miles

horn seems to be a bit faint.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,915 miles

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

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

offside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

Fail 26 Oct 2009 33,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

offside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,953 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 22,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,565 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,673 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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VE53 FVV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE53 FVV, 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 VE53 FVV registered?

VE53 FVV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is VE53 FVV safe to buy?

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