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AF53 USP

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,176 mi
Last recorded63,176 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 USP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,176 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,181 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,122 miles

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

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

both front macpherson strut top mount bearings are slightly rough (lock to lock).

Fail 13 Jun 2014 51,121 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both front macpherson strut top mount bearings are slightly rough (lock to lock).

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,277 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside front tyre BALD inner edge

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2013 41,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside front tyre BALD inner edge

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,598 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 31,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,291 miles

offside front tyre low on edges

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Apr 2011 20,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre low on edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2010 8,933 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 8,821 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 20 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2009 20 miles

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

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

both rear discs rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,972 miles

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

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

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 USP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 USP, 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 AF53 USP registered?

AF53 USP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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