MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,654 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
near side rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
near side front tyre slight crake on edge
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight play in nearside front steering arm
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play in nearside front steering arm
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in steering rack
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?
Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF53 VDM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 RF53 VDM, 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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RF53 VDM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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