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AJ03 VFT

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,784 mi
Last recorded148,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VFT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 148,784 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2016 148,782 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 139,416 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 139,337 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2014 133,274 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre on tread limit.

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge.

Pass 2 May 2013 126,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil was low

Pass 24 May 2012 118,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2012 118,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 110,039 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight deterioation rear no. plate.

o/s/r tyre worn low outer edges.

Fail 26 May 2011 110,035 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight deterioation rear no. plate.

o/s/r tyre worn low outer edges.

Pass 6 May 2010 102,017 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low.

Fail 6 May 2010 102,017 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre low.

Pass 8 May 2009 91,375 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 7 May 2009 91,375 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 May 2008 81,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 69,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,103 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 VFT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

AJ03 VFT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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