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MA53 LUW

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,048 mi
Last recorded137,048 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 LUW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 137,048 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 136,032 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 14 Feb 2015 136,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2014 133,102 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 133,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013
Fail 25 Feb 2013 129,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 125,553 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 125,553 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 118,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel cap seal etc not tested ( internal sealing arrangement )

n/s front driving/foglamp lens broken

slight edge wearing at both rear tyres

slight steering rack end play at o/s

slight tight brake at o/s rear

spare tyre is flat

steering rack end play at o/s ( recom replacement )

wheel trims and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Feb 2011 118,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel cap seal etc not tested ( internal sealing arrangement )

n/s front driving/foglamp lens broken

slight edge wearing at both rear tyres

slight steering rack end play at o/s

slight tight brake at o/s rear

spare tyre is flat

steering rack end play at o/s ( recom replacement )

wheel trims and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2010 110,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

engine covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

engine management lamp on

fuel cap/seal not testede ( internal sealing arrangment )

o/s rear tyre wear at wear limit and cut in tread

steering rack end / track rod play n/s ( recom' replacement )

suspect rear brake pads wearing

Pass 21 Jan 2010 110,788 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

engine covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

engine management lamp on

fuel cap/seal not testede ( internal sealing arrangment )

o/s rear tyre wear at wear limit and cut in tread

steering rack end / track rod play n/s ( recom' replacement )

suspect rear brake pads wearing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,552 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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MA53 LUW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA53 LUW, 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 MA53 LUW registered?

MA53 LUW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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