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MA53 UHU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,512 mi
Last recorded54,512 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 UHU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,512 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubbers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,804 miles

both rear brake discs wasting noted to braking surfaces

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

play noted to nearside inner rack end

Fail 22 Sep 2015 49,804 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs wasting noted to braking surfaces

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

play noted to nearside inner rack end

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,380 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks evident

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

nearside front indicator bulb starting to emit white light

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

play in both steering rack track rod arm inner joints

slight damage to front of nearside lower sill

slight movement in nearside front lwoer suspension arm front bush

Fail 23 Sep 2014 44,380 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks evident

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

nearside front indicator bulb starting to emit white light

offside front suspension leg top mount bearing stiff on lock to lock

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

play in both steering rack track rod arm inner joints

slight damage to front of nearside lower sill

slight movement in nearside front lwoer suspension arm front bush

Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,598 miles

both beam images slightly poor due to headlamp lenses deteriorating

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes just starting to split

both front wipers slightly smeary

both nearside indicators starting to emit white light

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

both rear tyres on 2-3mm tread and perished on outer sidewalls

engine top cover and undertray fitted

play in both steering rack track rod arms

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,757 miles

both rear axle bushes perished and starting to split

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and low on tread

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play noted in both rack joints

slight exhaust leak from egr pipe

Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,770 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,351 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 23,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,787 miles

discs lipped all round.

front pads look low.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 6,468 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 6,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,322 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,089 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 UHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHU, 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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MA53 UHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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