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VU53 SWF

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 SWF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,615 miles

slight play detected on steering rack ball ends

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,072 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 26,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,613 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion to front suspension components

Fail 10 Nov 2006 20,640 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surace corrosion to front suspension components

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 SWF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU53 SWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 SWF registered?

VU53 SWF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is VU53 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 SWF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU53 SWF have outstanding finance?

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