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AF53 MDJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,349 mi
Last recorded81,349 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MDJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 81,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,512 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,927 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 74,927 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,235 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN, TO REAR. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,468 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN, TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,852 miles

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 60,852 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 57,160 miles

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 54,188 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

LOWER, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,494 miles

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 48,464 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,638 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

LARGE SPLIT AT N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,100 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 36,100 miles

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

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Fail 14 Aug 2008 27,060 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,060 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 20,396 miles

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

front brakediscs worn @ corroded.

rear brakediscs worn @ corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,396 miles

front brakediscs worn @ corroded.

rear brakediscs worn @ corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,639 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 11,610 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 9,511 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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AF53 MDJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF53 MDJ, 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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AF53 MDJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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