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ST53 TLZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

11,235 mi
Last recorded11,235 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 TLZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,235 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 11,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 3,880 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 3,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,033 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 77,033 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,447 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 70,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES 2MM

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES BOTH WORN BALD ON RAISED TREAD SHOULDERS

Fail 15 Dec 2009 60,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES 2MM

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES BOTH WORN BALD ON RAISED TREAD SHOULDERS

Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,495 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 50,495 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,157 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 42,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,421 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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ST53 TLZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

ST53 TLZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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