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LV53 SUX

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,556 mi
Last recorded79,556 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 SUX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,669 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

exhaust rear rubber hanger perishing

front brake discs slightly worn

front no.plate marked

n/s/f suspension top mount slightly noisy

n/s/f wheel replaced with steel spare

nail in n/s/r tyre inner wall

o/s/f outer sill damaged

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 71,204 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

exhaust rear rubber hanger perishing

front brake discs slightly worn

front no.plate marked

n/s/f suspension top mount slightly noisy

nail in n/s/r tyre inner wall

o/s/f outer sill damaged

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and cut in tyre wall [not to cords]

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in n/s and o/s steering arm joints

steering lock mechanism innop

Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and cut in tyre wall [not to cords]

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in n/s and o/s steering arm joints

steering lock mechanism innop

Fail 7 Jun 2011 36,458 miles

spare steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f brake pads low

play in o/s/f steering arm

slight binding on n/s/r and o/s/r brakes

slight blow from exhaust front joint

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,458 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f brake pads low

play in o/s/f steering arm

slight binding on n/s/r and o/s/r brakes

slight blow from exhaust front joint

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

spare steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Pass 24 May 2010 21,279 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and nail in tread

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

rear wiper blade split

slight blow from exhaust middle joints

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,164 miles

catalytic converter core rattling

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

unable to fully inspect steering rack due to engine covers

Fail 8 Jul 2009 11,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

catalytic converter core rattling

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

unable to fully inspect steering rack due to engine covers

Fail 16 Jul 2008 4 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight creaking from steering noticed when doing lock to lock check

Pass 16 Jul 2008 4 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight creaking from steering noticed when doing lock to lock check

Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,232 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,966 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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LV53 SUX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon 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 LV53 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

LV53 SUX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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