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RE53 LBF

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,011 mi
Last recorded102,011 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 LBF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 102,011 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 95,569 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,827 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,980 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,212 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

spare on tread limit

Fail 31 Mar 2010 61,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs starting to corrode

spare on tread limit

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,960 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 51,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 42,288 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,288 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,011 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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RE53 LBF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RE53 LBF, 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 RE53 LBF registered?

RE53 LBF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is RE53 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 LBF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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