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EX53 TOV

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,972 mi
Last recorded72,972 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 TOV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,972 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise wiper linkage secured with gaffer tape

Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,972 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise wiper linkage secured with gaffer tape

Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 63,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,713 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 58,677 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,368 miles

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

slight wear to front and rear discs and pads

Fail 9 Oct 2010 53,241 miles

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

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

air bag light on dash

front brake pads and discs worn close to legal limit

loud noise from cam belt area on start up/poor starting

lower engine mount split

middle exhaust mount perished

rear brake discs worn thin/corroded

rear indicators starting to show white light

slight play to nearside steering rack arm

Pass 31 Oct 2009 49,307 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,122 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,876 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,718 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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EX53 TOV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EX53 TOV, 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 EX53 TOV registered?

EX53 TOV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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