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EF53 ZCA

2003 Renault Scenic

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,610 mi
Last recorded34,610 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ZCA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,610 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust CO emissions close to upper limit, exhaust rattling internally

slight free play at near side steering rack end

Fail 24 Feb 2014 34,510 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust CO emissions close to upper limit, exhaust rattling internally

slight free play at near side steering rack end

Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,754 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust emissions fluctuating and exhaust rattling internally

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Fail 22 Feb 2013 20,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust emissions fluctuating and exhaust rattling internally

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Fail 14 Feb 2012 11,577 miles

Exhaust catalyst rattling internally

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 11,577 miles

Exhaust catalyst rattling internally

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 4,192 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,245 miles

N/S/F O/S/F steering arm has play

Fail 29 Jan 2010 39,113 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F O/S/F steering arm has play

Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,703 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,611 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 18,577 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,810 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 ZCA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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