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RV53 FLD

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,845 mi
Last recorded185,845 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 FLD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 185,845 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance rear brakes

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking /perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seatbelt ; Centre rear stalk casing missing

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 4 Jan 2019 178,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Note ; Steel spare fitted at Nearside rear

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Wiper split , Offside

Tyre ; Tread balding at inner edge , Nearside front

Fail 4 Jan 2019 178,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid may be frozen / pump working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner areas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Wiper split , Offside

Tyres ; Secondary tread balding at inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2018 168,512 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 14 %

Lighting ; Headlamps , lens deteriorated , slightly affecting dip beam image

Tyres ; Nail in tread , Offside rear

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 3 Jan 2018 168,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 10 %+ (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 10 % + (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 14 %

Lighting ; Headlamps , lens deteriorated , slightly affecting dip beam image

Tyres ; Nail in tread , Offside rear

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 30 Dec 2016 159,498 miles

Brakes ; Front brake pads appear low ?

Brakes ; Front brakes imbalance 24 %

Brakes ; o/s/r brake disc worn & corroded

Drivers view ; n/s screen washer requires attention

E.M.L. warning lamp on , recommend diagnostic check

Suspension ; n/s/f anti-roll bar outer bush worn

Tyres ; n/s/r tread uneven at inner areas

Tyres ; o/s/r has an object in tread

Wheel nuts covered , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 4 Jan 2016 150,765 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 150,765 miles

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

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

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 31 Dec 2014 144,064 miles

near side wiper blade starting to split.

rear tailgate handle broken.

Fail 31 Dec 2014 144,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

near side wiper blade starting to split.

rear tailgate handle broken.

Fail 29 Dec 2014 144,055 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nsf wiper blade has split ends

Pass 2 Jan 2014 132,749 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 132,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 122,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 122,383 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 106,846 miles

Nearside front tyre quite worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,504 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 69,733 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 69,730 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,738 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,656 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,498 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 24,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,166 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 24,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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RV53 FLD 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 60%.

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 RV53 FLD, 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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RV53 FLD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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