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EX53 TWY

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,060 mi
Last recorded125,060 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 TWY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,060 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 124,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 117,050 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight movement

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight movement

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2014 107,443 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 107,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 101,908 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 91,983 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 May 2011

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,335 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front disk,s on inside surface have corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,356 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 76,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 66,630 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,934 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,669 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 TWY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

EX53 TWY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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