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ML53 THG

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,107 mi
Last recorded44,107 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 THG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 44,107 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 44,105 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 38,491 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2017 38,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 29,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 22,387 miles

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

both rear tyres tread splitting

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 8 May 2015 22,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside 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)

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

both rear tyres tread splitting

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2014 18,878 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 18,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

petrol flap not closeing

Pass 10 May 2013 14,555 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 14,554 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 10,868 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 10,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2011 3,502 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

nearside rear brake starting to bind

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 13 May 2011 3,502 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

nearside rear brake starting to bind

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 19 May 2010 31,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,741 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,019 miles

passenger rear wheel on 2mm on outer edge

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 THG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 ML53 THG, 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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ML53 THG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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