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RA53 TRZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,806 mi
Last recorded40,806 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 TRZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,806 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 40,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,083 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Poor beam image from nearside headlight

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

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 1 Feb 2016 35,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Poor beam image from nearside headlight

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

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Feb 2015 28,685 miles

Advises as issued with vt30 127240635002

Fail 30 Jan 2015 28,634 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

nearside door mirror glass missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant level low

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2014 20,839 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside mirror glass missing

Slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Fail 13 Jan 2014 20,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres perished

Nearside mirror glass missing

Slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,859 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre seat not fitted at time of test

damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 19 Sep 2011 4,548 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,344 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 55,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,070 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,397 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,894 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,979 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 TRZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TRZ, 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 RA53 TRZ registered?

RA53 TRZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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