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RX53 CEY

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,438 mi
Last recorded135,438 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 CEY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 135,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 135,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 128,978 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 128,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 117,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 116,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 107,619 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 98,706 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear lateral bar corroded

run out on front brake discs

Fail 19 Sep 2012 90,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 90,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,020 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 76,197 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 76,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,467 miles

n/s washer jet not working

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f position lamp broken but still working

Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,467 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s washer jet not working

n/s/f position lamp broken but still working

Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,454 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 56,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,631 miles

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

rear brakes 'dragging' slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,369 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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RX53 CEY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RX53 CEY, 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 RX53 CEY registered?

RX53 CEY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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