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MV53 MXR

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,965 mi
Last recorded37,965 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 MXR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,965 miles

EML light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 37,965 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

EML light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,792 miles

check emmissions warning showing. emissions tested and passed

n/s/r trye nearing legal limit

osf suspension noisy

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 33,792 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

check emmissions warning showing. emissions tested and passed

n/s/r trye nearing legal limit

osf suspension noisy

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,910 miles

front suspension noisy

Fail 11 Sep 2012

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

front suspension noisy

mileage not displayed

Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,774 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 24,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

radiator slightly rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2009 14,850 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 1,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 1,059 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,809 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,228 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 MXR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV53 MXR, 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 MXR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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