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MF53 OHU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,887 mi
Last recorded132,887 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 OHU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 132,887 miles

Auxiliary drive belt and roller defective.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working (vehicle pre-2018)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2023 132,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Auxiliary drive belt and roller defective.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working (vehicle pre-2018)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 125,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge, and near wear limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking around tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 118,841 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 113,189 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,271 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,145 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 105,145 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,879 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 97,848 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 89,048 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 89,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,943 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 78,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,694 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,833 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 58,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,362 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 50,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,332 miles

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

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

front and rear no. plates slight delamintion

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,720 miles

Front & rear number plates delaminating

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 34,720 miles

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

Front & rear number plates delaminating

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,858 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,782 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,087 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 OHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF53 OHU, 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 OHU registered?

MF53 OHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MF53 OHU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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