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ST53 OTJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,334 mi
Last recorded73,334 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 OTJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,334 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,334 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

R/H rear brake binding

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,157 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 62,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,024 miles

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

hand brake return spring missing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 53,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

hand brake return spring missing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,705 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished on side wall

offside wiper arm free play at linkage

Fail 30 Apr 2013 49,705 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perrished on side wall

offside wiper arm free play at linkage

Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,361 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 47,361 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,037 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 41,940 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 41,940 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2008 38,197 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 38,197 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,152 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 38,152 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,027 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 22,027 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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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ST53 OTJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ST53 OTJ, 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 ST53 OTJ registered?

ST53 OTJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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