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VO53 SUV

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

21,802 mi
Last recorded21,802 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 SUV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 21,802 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake switch indicator malfunction

Fail 21 Jan 2021 21,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake switch indicator malfunction

Pass 10 Jan 2020 18,601 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2020 18,601 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2019 16,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 15,094 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 10,525 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front no plate delaminating

play at osf steering track rod

Fail 22 Dec 2016 10,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working came on during test (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front no plate delaminating

play at osf steering track rod

Pass 15 Jan 2016 9,322 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to bodywork

front no plate delaminating

play at os steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2016 9,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on below limit outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to bodywork

front no plate delaminating

osf tyre badly worn on edges

play at os steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2015 8,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate delaminating

nsf tyre badly worn on outer edge

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre wearing low esp on edges

play at both front steering track rods

Pass 22 Jan 2014 7,219 miles

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

damage to nsf tyre sidewall

damage to rear bumper

front no plate delaminating

osf & both rear indicators faded

osf tyre wearing on edges

play at osf steering track rod

Pass 21 Jan 2013 4,859 miles

both rear indicators faded

corrosion to exhaust

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on edges

play at both sides steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2012 2,693 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

os no plate light came on during test

os rear view mirror damaged

play at both sides steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2012 2,693 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

os no plate light came on during test

os rear view mirror damaged

play at both sides steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,575 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

os rear view mirror damaged

slight play at os steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,816 miles

bad connection at nsr stop light

osr brake binding

Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,785 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 39,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery cover insecure in engine compartment

slight play at os steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,863 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2006 24,536 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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VO53 SUV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO53 SUV, 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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VO53 SUV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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