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RN53 DZL

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,412 mi
Last recorded102,412 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 DZL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,412 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 102,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,715 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,127 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,127 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 83,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,047 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 78,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,161 miles

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake disc worn

nearside rear brake disc very corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 42,599 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,188 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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RN53 DZL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 RN53 DZL, 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 RN53 DZL registered?

RN53 DZL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RN53 DZL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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