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MV53 LVZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,131 mi
Last recorded83,131 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 LVZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,131 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded accross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper high level brake light innop

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front fog light n/w

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side wall and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

management light on

Fail 23 Feb 2016 83,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper high level brake light innop

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front fog light n/w

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side wall and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,831 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 74,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front disc/s corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 73,059 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 73,059 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,574 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 59,764 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 59,763 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 53,092 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 25 May 2011 53,092 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 May 2010 45,359 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 45,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,538 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,489 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,144 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 25,035 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,911 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 17,911 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,667 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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MV53 LVZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV53 LVZ, 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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MV53 LVZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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