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VU53 RVM

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,604 mi
Last recorded20,604 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 RVM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 20,604 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washers weak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 20,604 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washers weak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,027 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear unable to fully check seat belts

Play in nearside steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trim missing

Fail 15 Jan 2013 14,027 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside number plate light dim

Child seat fitted to offside rear unable to fully check seat belts

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in nearside steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trim missing

Pass 11 Jan 2012 6,229 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 6,229 miles

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

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

Battery not secure

Brake pads and discs to be checked

Child seat fitted to offside rear unable to fully check seat belts

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre 2.6mm

Play in nearside steering arm suggest replacement

Steering lock not locking

Wheel trim missing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 96,184 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully check seat belts

Front brake pads to be checked

Nearside rear tyre 3.2mm

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 88,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2010 23,605 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,405 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 80,405 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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 73,351 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGEGE

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 73,351 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGEGE

Pass 9 Nov 2006 54,310 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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VU53 RVM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VU53 RVM, 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 VU53 RVM registered?

VU53 RVM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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