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VX53 CCA

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

109,001 mi
Last recorded109,001 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 CCA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 109,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

n/s number plate light lens cover missing

o/s sill damaged

rear suspension lateral bar corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2018 109,001 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre stop light not working

chip in windscreen

n/s number plate light lens cover missing

o/s sill damaged

rear suspension lateral bar corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2017 100,763 miles

chip in windscreen

damage to o/s/f sill

front brake discs corroded inner edges

n/s number plate light lens cover missing

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 100,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

damage to o/s/f sill

front brake discs corroded inner edges

n/s number plate light lens cover missing

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,488 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroding inner edges

o/s sill damaged

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2016 98,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroding

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroding inner edges

o/s sill damaged

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,405 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroding inner edges

n/s number plate lamp cover missing

o/s sill damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2015 96,405 miles

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

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroding inner edges

n/s number plate lamp cover missing

o/s sill damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,471 miles

cover missing off near side number plate lamp

no front fog lights

slight oil leak from engine/gear box

small crack in windscreen

Fail 4 Nov 2014 94,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover missing off near side number plate lamp

no front fog lights

slight oil leak from engine/gear box

small crack in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2013 91,850 miles

both front driving lights not working

centre exhaust clamp corroded ready to brake

near side front brake stiff to turn

off side rear brake disc corroded on inside edge

off side rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

small crack in windsreen

Fail 12 Nov 2013 91,850 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front driving lights not working

centre exhaust clamp corroded ready to brake

near side front brake stiff to turn

off side rear brake disc corroded on inside edge

off side rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

small crack in windsreen

Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,894 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 85,894 miles

Offside 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 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,065 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 81,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 74,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,210 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,218 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,615 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,646 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

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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VX53 CCA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VX53 CCA, 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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VX53 CCA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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