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LF53 OFT

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,385 mi
Last recorded27,385 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 OFT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Major damage to nearside front sill just outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 26,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air fresheners on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Major damage to nearside front sill just outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,613 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 5,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 5,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise damage to nearside outer sill

advise removal of child seat when presented for re test

Pass 22 Feb 2014 67,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,094 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,093 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,423 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,142 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2011 51,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,319 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 42,319 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,546 miles

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 10 Sep 2007 2,688 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 1,921 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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LF53 OFT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LF53 OFT, 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 LF53 OFT registered?

LF53 OFT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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