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ML53 SYX

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

20,850 mi
Last recorded20,850 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 SYX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 20,850 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inside steering gaiter (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 20,747 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inside steering gaiter (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,980 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in N/S steering rack end ball joint.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 14,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in N/S steering rack end ball joint.

Pass 12 May 2014 10,402 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 10,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 6,003 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 May 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 31 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 49,671 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,671 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,642 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 41,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,328 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,328 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 25,328 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2008 25,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,258 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,618 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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ML53 SYX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ML53 SYX, 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 ML53 SYX registered?

ML53 SYX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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