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AJ53 RRU

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,880 mi
Last recorded27,880 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RRU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 27,880 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x4 (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt poorly fitted ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine running rough

Fail 16 Mar 2018 27,846 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed outer door handle sticking (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x4 (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt poorly fitted ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine running rough

Fail 16 Feb 2018 27,745 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 3,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 133,713 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

play in inner rack joints

Fail 28 Nov 2015 133,657 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

play in inner rack joints

Pass 12 Dec 2014 130,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 126,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 126,196 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 95,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2012 95,819 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2011 88,173 miles

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wear in n/s steering srm only just acceptable

Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,968 miles

movement in both steering rack ends

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 22 Dec 2010 76,968 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

movement in both steering rack ends

rear brake discs corroded

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2009 63,026 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 52,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 52,862 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,051 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 33,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 RRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

AJ53 RRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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