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RF53 VCC

2003 Renault Scenic

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,665 mi
Last recorded23,665 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 VCC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,665 miles

Engine not idling

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 23,665 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine not idling

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 14,293 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 14,293 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 5,608 miles

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

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,680 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

Slight play both inner steering arms

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2014 71,680 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

Slight play both inner steering arms

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 53,577 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 43,412 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 34,158 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

2nd washer stream on o/s/f waser jet not hitting screen and requires adjusting

both front tyres cracking within tread

both rear brake disc partially binding

Fail 24 May 2010 34,158 miles

2nd washer stream on o/s/f waser jet not hitting screen and requires adjusting

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking within tread

both rear brake disc partially binding

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 29 May 2009 25,817 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,161 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,311 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,730 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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RF53 VCC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF53 VCC, 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 RF53 VCC registered?

RF53 VCC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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