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MF53 ELU

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,655 mi
Last recorded60,655 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 ELU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,655 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 60,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,094 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,312 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 17,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 9,804 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 10 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R brakes have gone metal to metal, disc's badly scored

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,301 miles

fault on electric parking brake

Fail 31 Jan 2012 34,301 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fault on electric parking brake

Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,165 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 26,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,843 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 21,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear side wall badly cracked (no canvas visable)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 16,345 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 16,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 10,142 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 5,596 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 5,293 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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MF53 ELU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MF53 ELU, 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 MF53 ELU registered?

MF53 ELU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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