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LR53 EVG

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,099 mi
Last recorded78,099 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 EVG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 78,099 miles

Bonnet and Boot wont open

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 78,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet and Boot wont open

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 73,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,927 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,346 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 61,345 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty intermittent fault (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 59,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre worn to limits on inner edges

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2016 54,127 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 54,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd cat box at weld (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,190 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 47,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure fit new clip (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,479 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 33,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bootlid button broken but boot still accessible

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,138 miles

bootlid button broken but boot still accessible

Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,545 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,059 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 25,479 miles

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

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

offside front and both rear tyres have cracking on side walls

Pass 9 Oct 2010 25,479 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres have cracking on side walls

Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,088 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,488 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 19,499 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,480 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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LR53 EVG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LR53 EVG, 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 LR53 EVG registered?

LR53 EVG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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