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LX53 TXK

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,705 mi
Last recorded78,705 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 TXK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 78,705 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 78,705 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 71,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 71,853 miles

Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,025 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 64,969 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear wheel inner rim slight damage.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,434 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 57,390 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Both rear discs worn.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,501 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 37,753 miles

Slight damage to offside front wing.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 29,412 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 29,412 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 19,104 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,303 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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LX53 TXK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX53 TXK, 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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LX53 TXK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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