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MF53 EVT

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,050 mi
Last recorded48,050 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 EVT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 48,050 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,816 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 35,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,258 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s mirrir missing

Fail 19 Aug 2013 24,716 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s mirrir missing

Pass 18 Aug 2012 19,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2012 19,956 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2011 15,386 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 15,382 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 4,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

walls cracking, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord.on all tyres

Fail 29 Jul 2008

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

walls cracking, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord.on all tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,973 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 19,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,672 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 EVT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF53 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

MF53 EVT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is MF53 EVT safe to buy?

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