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RX53 CFD

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 CFD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,370 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 88,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,811 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 85,811 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 82,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 78,136 miles

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

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

possible water noise

Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,136 miles

possible water noise

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,436 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,921 miles

n/s/r tyre is at 2mm tread depth

o/s/r tyre has age cracking to side walls

rear stablising bar is corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,005 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc rusty and pitting on inner surface?

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,793 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake disc slight pitting

Fail 6 Jul 2010 51,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake disc slight pitting

Fail 13 Jul 2009 43,378 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre also worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,378 miles

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

o/s/f tyre also worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,260 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,619 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,767 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 CFD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CFD, 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 CFD registered?

RX53 CFD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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