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LX53 TZU

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,770 mi
Last recorded137,770 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 TZU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 137,770 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 137,770 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 124,682 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 114,510 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light inop

Fail 7 Sep 2017 114,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog light inop

centre stop light inop

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,427 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn and misshapen slightly on the inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2016 106,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn and misshapen slightly on the inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,802 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 98,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2014 92,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,244 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,570 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,826 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2011 67,826 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,361 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 60,361 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,231 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,990 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,585 miles

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

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 TZU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TZU, 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 LX53 TZU registered?

LX53 TZU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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