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MM52 XHZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

168,723 mi
Last recorded168,723 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 XHZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 168,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to corrode and rear cross bar starting to corrode (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip outside zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 168,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to corrode and rear cross bar starting to corrode (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip outside zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 158,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Starting To Corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone bushes slight Play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone bushes slight Play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Crossmember support starting to corrode

Fail 21 Aug 2017 158,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Starting To Corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone bushes slight Play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone bushes slight Play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Crossmember support starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2016 146,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all starting & covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle cross bar starting to corrode

Fail 22 Aug 2016 146,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all starting & covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle cross bar starting to corrode

Pass 25 Aug 2015 133,165 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 133,165 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 115,032 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 115,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 100,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering rack ends

rear axle vibration bar has corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack ends

rear axle vibration bar has corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,320 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

stone chips on screen

Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,319 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

stone chips on screen

Fail 26 Aug 2011 89,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted nearside rear and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn and corroded

rear discs worn and corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted nearside rear and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn and corroded

rear discs worn and corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,349 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 67,334 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 67,334 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,238 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,663 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 32,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,799 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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MM52 XHZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MM52 XHZ, 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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MM52 XHZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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