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EF53 ZBZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,173 mi
Last recorded78,173 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ZBZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 78,173 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded heavily

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 71,993 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,587 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 Oct 2022 65,586 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 52,205 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 52,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 46,416 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 46,416 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 37,521 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2018 37,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,284 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 30,284 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 21,325 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 11,733 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 25 Nov 2014 6,779 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 6,779 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 3,770 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 373 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 373 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,989 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,354 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,524 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight binding

Fail 13 Nov 2008 43,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,694 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,963 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 ZBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EF53 ZBZ, 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 EF53 ZBZ registered?

EF53 ZBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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