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AJ53 FWO

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,428 mi
Last recorded36,428 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FWO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,428 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 35,773 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 25,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2010 12,205 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,690 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 75,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 2,304 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 71,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 71,637 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 53,868 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 53,868 miles

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

n/s/f fog lamp not working

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 FWO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FWO, 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 FWO registered?

AJ53 FWO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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