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RF53 VFG

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

37,482 mi
Last recorded37,482 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 VFG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 37,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 32,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 27,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 24,129 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,515 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front steering arms have slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2018 19,495 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017
Fail 6 Feb 2017

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front coil spring broken detaching from strut (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fronts+n/s/r indicators faded

n/s/f sill filler

o/s/f abs wiring insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2015 10,123 miles

slight play in front steering arms

Fail 18 Dec 2015 10,123 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 5 Dec 2014 97,715 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 95,695 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front door strap noisy

Fail 14 Dec 2013 95,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front door strap noisy

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

drivers door strap noisy

Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,560 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 74,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,095 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,816 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 70,816 miles

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

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 5 Nov 2008 59,291 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 59,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,494 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 45,494 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Nov 2006 29,106 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,106 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 VFG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

RF53 VFG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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