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DX53 RXT

2003 Renault Scenic

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,521 mi
Last recorded80,521 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 RXT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,521 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,784 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,401 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 69,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,107 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 64,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,832 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,943 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,909 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 28,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,899 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,334 miles

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

rear brakes slightly binding

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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DX53 RXT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DX53 RXT, 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 DX53 RXT registered?

DX53 RXT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is DX53 RXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 RXT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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