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RA53 OPB

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,642 mi
Last recorded50,642 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 OPB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 50,642 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner (4.2.A.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are lipped and wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheels have light play in the bearing (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 50,642 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working it always staying on brake light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner (4.2.A.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are lipped and wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheels have light play in the bearing (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 50,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads are worn (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both are scored and getting thin advise replacement (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads are worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings have a little play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

covers are fitted preventing full inspection

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 42,453 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,181 miles

o/s/f top spring mount worn

Pass 2 Jan 2015 24,870 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 15,157 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 15,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 6,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 6,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 72,530 miles

slight play in steering rack

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,110 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 55,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 55,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,837 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,705 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,610 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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RA53 OPB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA53 OPB, 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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RA53 OPB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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