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LV53 OCA

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,404 mi
Last recorded92,404 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 OCA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 92,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside headlight dis-coloured

Rad. not correctley located

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 92,284 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside headlight dis-coloured

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rad. not correctley located

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Mud and snow tyres fitted all-round

Rear exhaust box slightly blowing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 84,367 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Mud and snow tyres fitted all-round

Rear exhaust box slightly blowing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension shock absorbers appear to have a light misting of oil

brake pedal rubber is worn

engine covers and undershielding in place

front brake pads appear worn

nearside rear sill is slightly damaged around the drain hole area

offside rear tyre has a split on the inner sidewall. Although the split is deep it is not currently deep enough to reach the ply/cords

offside steering rack appears to have slight play

unable to fully check the rear suspension coil springs as the suspension is covered

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,221 miles

front and rear brakes slightly worn

nearside rear outer sill drain hole damaged

slight play offside side of steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,312 miles

engine covers and undershielding in place

minor stonechip damage to windowscreen

slight contamination of both registration plates

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine covers and undershielding is in place

minor stonechip damage to windowscreen

slight contamination of both registration plates

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 33,165 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,002 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 16,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007
Pass 8 Sep 2006 36 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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LV53 OCA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV53 OCA, 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 LV53 OCA registered?

LV53 OCA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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