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AJ53 DZH

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,392 mi
Last recorded57,392 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DZH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,392 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,494 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 46,494 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 35,446 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 35,446 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,883 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 7,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all discs slightly poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 76,584 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 76,584 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 61,387 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 61,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,621 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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AJ53 DZH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ53 DZH, 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 AJ53 DZH registered?

AJ53 DZH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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