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AF53 MHK

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,041 mi
Last recorded107,041 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MHK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 107,041 miles

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

high level brake light inop

o/s/r indicator going white

Fail 22 May 2017 107,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged both front rings cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

high level brake light inop

o/s/r indicator going white

Pass 23 May 2016 105,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front target rings (3.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 102,401 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 99,871 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 99,871 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 97,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 93,076 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,689 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,275 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 83,275 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,684 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 74,684 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 69,558 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,558 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,467 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 65,467 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,964 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 59,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 MHK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MHK, 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 MHK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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