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LR53 EVM

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

33,778 mi
Last recorded33,778 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 33,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2026 33,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 31,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at power steering pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 31,213 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine by oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at power steering pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 29,661 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 28,942 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroding

Rear suspension cross brace corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2023 28,942 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arms corroding

Rear suspension cross brace corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2022 26,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension cross brace bar corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 26,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension cross brace bar corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 26,186 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,076 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 23,720 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 23,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 19,334 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 19,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 13,834 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 12,789 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 11,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 11,258 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 10,233 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 10,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,014 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 10,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 9,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 8,530 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,096 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,222 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 6,292 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 5,003 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 EVM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LR53 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

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

Is LR53 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 EVM shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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