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LT53 KAJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,454 mi
Last recorded132,454 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 KAJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 132,454 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Fail 2 Mar 2017 132,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,822 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Pass 10 Mar 2015 125,589 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust centre pipe mount rubber perishing

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

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

Offside front door exterior handle 'sticks' in operaton

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Fail 10 Mar 2015 125,589 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust centre pipe mount rubber perishing

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

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

Offside front door exterior handle 'sticks' in operaton

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 3 Mar 2014 122,605 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Fail 3 Mar 2014 122,605 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Pass 13 Mar 2013 118,603 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit

clutch pedal anti slip missing

play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2013 118,602 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing close to limit

clutch pedal anti slip missing

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2012 112,806 miles

both rear indicators have some loss of colour

play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2011 107,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 107,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 98,825 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2009 91,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 90,456 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 83,418 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedel anti slip pad warn smooth and to the metal

Fail 17 Oct 2007 83,418 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedel anti slip pad warn smooth and to the metal

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,668 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 72,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pads low

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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LT53 KAJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LT53 KAJ, 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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LT53 KAJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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