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AJ03 VEW

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,339 mi
Last recorded64,339 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VEW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,744 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,743 miles

near side off side rear tyres surface cracing in side walls near side front tyre bald on edges

Pass 14 May 2012 27,265 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 May 2012 27,265 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 May 2011 24,809 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 14 May 2011 24,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 8 May 2010 22,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres side walls cracking

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2010 22,974 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls cracking

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2009 20,526 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 May 2009 20,526 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 May 2008 18,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 18,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 15,308 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 15,308 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 12,514 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,514 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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AJ03 VEW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ03 VEW, 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 AJ03 VEW registered?

AJ03 VEW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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