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RA52 SZU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,408 mi
Last recorded78,408 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 SZU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 58,223 miles

exhaust back box outer caseing is slightly deteriorated

exhaust rubbers are slightly weak slight movement in the exhaust but exhaust is still secure

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2014 58,132 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer caseing is slightly deteriorated

exhaust rubbers are slightly weak slight movement in the exhaust but exhaust is still secure

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,749 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 25 Jan 2013 41,748 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,628 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,829 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 35,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 31,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,146 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 27,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,096 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,496 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s wiper-blade poor at clearing windscreen

slight 'drag' from rear brakes

Pass 23 Nov 2005 10,406 miles

nearside front wing paint damaged and offside front door small dent

rear wiper blade split

strong advise: both front brake discs lipped and edges corroded

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 SZU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

RA52 SZU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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