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EF53 ZBX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,766 mi
Last recorded37,766 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ZBX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 37,766 miles

front screen marked/scratched

slight play in steering

Fail 5 Apr 2018 37,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front screen marked/scratched

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,459 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 25,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 21,582 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 21,582 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 16,263 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 16,263 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 11,716 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 1,386 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,224 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 10,229 miles

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

all other tyres worn low

nearside rear brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

offside & nearside front suspension leg top mounting bearings slightly notchy on lock to lock

Fail 11 Dec 2010 10,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all other tyres worn low

nearside rear brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

offside & nearside front suspension leg top mounting bearings slightly notchy on lock to lock

Pass 11 Dec 2009 5,152 miles

slight play in nearside front steering

Fail 11 Dec 2009 5,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in nearside front steering

Pass 29 Nov 2008 52,698 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 44,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,328 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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EF53 ZBX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EF53 ZBX, 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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EF53 ZBX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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