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RF53 VDM

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

33,654 mi
Last recorded33,654 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 VDM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 33,654 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 33,654 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 32,332 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

near side rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2021 29,651 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 29,612 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 26,221 miles

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))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 25,523 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 25,445 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 19,817 miles

near side front tyre slight crake on edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 17,542 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 17,529 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 15,994 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 15,410 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 15,405 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 13,492 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 15,956 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 6,344 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 1,042 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 19 Nov 2011 1,040 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 13 Nov 2010 73,664 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,909 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Dec 2009 65,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,935 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 49,935 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,604 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 34,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,414 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 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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What year was RF53 VDM registered?

RF53 VDM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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