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RE53 TGN

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,973 mi
Last recorded80,973 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TGN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

front and rear discs corroded.

hazard warning switch sticking offside rear numberplate lamp required,contacts defective.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

front and rear discs corroded.

hazard warning switch sticking offside rear numberplate lamp required,contacts defective.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

front brake discs corroded/pitted slightly

nail in offside front tyre

rear brake discs wearing thin

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 17 Sep 2015 76,909 miles

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

Offside 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 Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

front brake discs corroded/pitted slightly

nail in offside front tyre

rear brake discs wearing thin

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 11 Sep 2014 71,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,392 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres beginning to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,241 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,003 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,856 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 40,856 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,709 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 TGN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE53 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

RE53 TGN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is RE53 TGN safe to buy?

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