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KM53 ZDL

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,678 mi
Last recorded84,678 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 ZDL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,678 miles

Body damage to off side and near side rear

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

General surface corrosion to suspension

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Off side rear tyre tread low

Wind screen scratched and cracked @ lower edge

Fail 21 Nov 2022 84,678 miles

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

Body damage to off side and near side rear

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

General surface corrosion to suspension

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Off side rear indicator pale

Off side rear tyre tread low

Wind screen scratched and cracked @ lower edge

Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,558 miles

Near side rear tyre very close to limit and possibly punctured, advise replaced

Off side rear tyre cracked through tread and possibly punctured, advise replaced

Wind screen scratched and cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2021 79,558 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Off side front @ inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Head lamps tarnished

Near side front tyre wearing @ edges, advise replaced

Near side rear tyre very close to limit and possibly punctured, advise replaced

Off side rear tyre cracked through tread and possibly punctured, advise replaced

Wind screen scratched and cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,073 miles

Near side rear tyre close to limit and cracking @ inner side wall

Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,792 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 70,778 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Near side rear inner, flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure Rear mount split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near side front @ outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Head lamps tarnished

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Off side rear brake disc corroded

Off side rear tyre close to limit and wearing @ outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,780 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Offside front tyre scuffed at outer sidewall.

Offside rear inner brake pad low.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 62,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen insufficient beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

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

Offside front tyre scuffed at outer sidewall.

Offside rear inner brake pad low.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,483 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing @ outer edge

Slight interaction @ near side rear lamp

Fail 1 Aug 2017 54,483 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Off side and near side (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Off side and near side (8.2.2)

Head lamps tarnished

Near side rear tyre wearing @ outer edge

Near side wind screen washer weak

Slight interaction @ near side rear lamp

Pass 10 May 2016 46,687 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT DISPLAYED

Nearside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Fail 10 May 2016 46,687 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT DISPLAYED

Nearside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,515 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 38,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 31,575 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 May 2014 31,575 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2013 54,043 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre has slight cuts in side wall

Fail 20 Apr 2013 54,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre has slight cuts in side wall

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2012 49,722 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,226 miles

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

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

nsr brake disc corroded

osr brake disc corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 44,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nsr brake disc corroded

osr brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,063 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,465 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,207 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,874 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 27,874 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KM53 ZDL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KM53 ZDL, 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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KM53 ZDL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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