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RA52 DCX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,692 mi
Last recorded125,692 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 DCX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 125,692 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track control arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline pass (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust clamps rusty and close to failing

Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2016 118,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2015 111,405 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 111,405 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 103,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,886 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,988 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 89,932 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,220 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 81,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 74,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,492 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,930 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,431 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,340 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RA52 DCX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RA52 DCX, 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 RA52 DCX registered?

RA52 DCX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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