MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise replaced - front to rear brake pipes corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear wing repaired with tape
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake discs pitting
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
brake discs pitting
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside rear brake slightly binding
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside 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) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perishing
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perishing
How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?
Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RX53 DXA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DXA, 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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RX53 DXA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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