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MT53 RGV

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,481 mi
Last recorded99,481 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 RGV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,481 miles

Bearing noise from around cambelt area.

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

The front brake discs showing some wear/corrosion.

The nearside front headlamp lense slightly damaged.

The nearside rear tyre starting to wear low.

The rear brake discs showing some wear/corrosion.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 99,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Bearing noise from around cambelt area.

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Movement in the nearside front inner steering joint.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

The front brake discs showing some wear/corrosion.

The nearside front headlamp lense slightly damaged.

The nearside rear tyre starting to wear low.

The rear brake discs showing some wear/corrosion.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 88,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The front and rear brake discs are showing some wear and the rear brake pads appear to be worn low.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 88,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The front and rear brake discs are showing some wear and the rear brake pads appear to be worn low.

The off side front tyre is showing some adverse wear around the inner edges of the tread and is worn to the legal limit in places.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,374 miles

The near side front shock absorber is showing some very minor signs of leaking fluid.

The off side and near side rear brakes are binding slightly.

There is some minor wear movement showing in the steering mechanism at the nearside.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 75,374 miles

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

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

The near side front shock absorber is showing some very minor signs of leaking fluid.

The off side and near side rear brakes are binding slightly.

There is some minor wear movement showing in the steering mechanism at the nearside.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,822 miles

Both front tyres are showing some wear around the outer edges of the tread.

There is some slight wear movement showing in the steering mechanism at the near side.

There is some wear movement showing in the near side front anti roll bar link arm ball joints.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 69,808 miles

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

Both front tyres are showing some wear around the outer edges of the tread.

There is some slight wear movement showing in the steering mechanism at the near side.

There is some wear movement showing in the near side front anti roll bar link arm ball joints.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 62,709 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 54,017 miles

Both front tyres are showing signs of wear.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

The front brake pads appear to wearing low.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 54,017 miles

Both front tyres are showing signs of wear.

The front brake pads appear to wearing low.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,926 miles

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 42,926 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,811 miles

Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,655 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 28,553 miles

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

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

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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MT53 RGV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MT53 RGV, 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 MT53 RGV registered?

MT53 RGV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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