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MF53 VBO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,492 mi
Last recorded107,492 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 VBO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,492 miles

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

windscreen washer bottle leaking after being filled up

Pass 19 May 2016 105,254 miles

nearside front inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 19 May 2016 105,253 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 29 May 2015 98,251 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 26 May 2015 98,251 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 May 2014 89,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

rear diff leaking

slight play in propshaft universal joint

slight play in rear propshaft coupling

Fail 22 May 2014 89,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

rear diff leaking

slight play in propshaft universal joint

slight play in rear propshaft coupling

Pass 23 May 2013 78,701 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 May 2012 70,518 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 62,962 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 51,518 miles

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

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 VBO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VBO, 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 VBO registered?

MF53 VBO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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