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MV53 TXP

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,864 mi
Last recorded54,864 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 TXP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,561 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 54,561 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,822 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK ( CAMBELT SIDE OF ENGINE)

FRONT DIC'S CORRODED AND PITTED INNER SURFACES

POWER STEERING PUMP MISTING OF OIL

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,926 miles

Nearside Front INNER SIDE WALL PERISHING

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 49,926 miles

Nearside Front INNER SIDE WALL PERISHING

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 47,462 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 44,625 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2013 41,568 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,319 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 38,319 miles

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)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,255 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 32,302 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,031 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 25,998 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp not wotking

nsf fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,998 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre stop lamp not wotking

nsf fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,124 miles

all/brake/disc/has/surface rust

Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,538 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 17,538 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 TXP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TXP, 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 MV53 TXP registered?

MV53 TXP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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