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RV53 ZKE

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,987 mi
Last recorded141,987 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 141,987 miles

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

slight play offside inner rack

Fail 29 Sep 2015 141,987 miles

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

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

slight play offside inner rack

Fail 11 Sep 2014 133,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 133,991 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 126,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front fog light broken

Fail 19 Sep 2013 126,879 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front fog light broken

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 119,475 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 119,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 111,652 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2010 102,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs wearing/scoring

rear brake discs wearing

slight drag offside front and offside rear wheels hand rotation

Fail 8 Sep 2010 102,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake discs wearing

front brake discs wearing/scoring

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight drag offside front and offside rear wheels hand rotation

Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,756 miles

rear number plate faded

Fail 9 Sep 2009 83,756 miles

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

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,057 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,862 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit

offside front tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,758 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

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 ZKE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZKE, 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 RV53 ZKE registered?

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

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