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LM53 BLN

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,046 mi
Last recorded90,046 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 BLN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,046 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 90,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,595 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 82,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,938 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 84,938 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,562 miles

rear belts slow to retract n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 6 Jan 2014 69,562 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear belts slow to retract n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,951 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 66,552 miles

Both mirror backing cases broken

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

Pass 29 May 2009 58,285 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,618 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 49,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,966 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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LM53 BLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM53 BLN, 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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LM53 BLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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