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OV53 RFO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

29,603 mi
Last recorded29,603 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 RFO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 29,603 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,157 miles

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

Offside sill damaged

Play in inner steering joints

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 26,157 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside sill damaged

Play in inner steering joints

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 22,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,825 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both low tread tyres now on rear of vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2013 17,825 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 12,953 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 12,953 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 6,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 6,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 1,852 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 1,852 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,183 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 51,179 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,750 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,262 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 37,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,183 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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OV53 RFO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OV53 RFO, 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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OV53 RFO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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