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RV53 ZLN

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,136 mi
Last recorded110,136 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 ZLN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,136 miles

Front Both road wheels have slight buckling

Front Both tyres perished/splitting

Front Inner Both steering ball joints have slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2017 109,676 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror casing damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Both road wheels have slight buckling

Front Both tyres perished/splitting

Front Inner Both steering ball joints have slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2016 99,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Oil leak

Rear Child seats fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 89,250 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 76,212 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 76,212 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,886 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 69,737 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2012 62,519 miles

o/s numberplate lamp dim

Fail 18 Nov 2012 62,352 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s numberplate lamp dim

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,317 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 55,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front discs are corroaded on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,911 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 48,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,497 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 41,497 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,273 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 33,273 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to bodywork

nearside rear tyre soft

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 ZLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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