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KU53 VCG

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,688 mi
Last recorded67,688 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 VCG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 67,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,369 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,152 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 50,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,525 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

N/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNT STARTING TO SEIZE

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL VERY WORN AND CRACKING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre is cracking between tread and has two nails in

Fail 5 Mar 2014 36,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre is cracking between tread and has two nails in

Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,062 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 33,062 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in nearside 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 7 Mar 2012 30,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,361 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,466 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,591 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,704 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 12 Sep 2007 7,704 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,236 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 66,150 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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KU53 VCG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KU53 VCG, 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 KU53 VCG registered?

KU53 VCG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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