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RX53 DJV

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,897 mi
Last recorded135,897 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 135,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Fail 10 Dec 2013 135,897 miles

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 111,256 miles

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

nearside rear lamp has a crack.

offside front steering arm has play

Fail 10 Dec 2012 111,256 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

nearside rear lamp has a crack.

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

offside front steering arm has play

Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,012 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both front brake disc/s corroded.

both rear brake disc/s corroded.

nearside rear lamp cracked.

neasrside front door has dent .

offside rear tyre perished.

passenger seat back rest worn.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 84,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both front brake disc/s corroded.

both rear brake disc/s corroded.

nearside rear lamp cracked.

neasrside front door has dent .

offside rear tyre perished.

passenger seat back rest worn.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,755 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,325 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 48,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,437 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,862 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DJV, 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 DJV registered?

RX53 DJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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