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AJ53 RTZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,760 mi
Last recorded88,760 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RTZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,760 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,471 miles

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

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

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

black tape on windscreen???

Fail 1 Jul 2015 79,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

black tape on windscreen???

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

tread wearing low n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,368 miles

o/s/r spring lower coil corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 33,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

o/s/r spring lower coil corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,160 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 9,160 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 7,622 miles

nearside steering rack knuckle slight play

Fail 12 Dec 2011 7,622 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack knuckle slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2011 5,400 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 1,142 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 1,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,405 miles

front no plate damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2009 31,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2008 28,386 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2008 28,382 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2006 15,133 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 RTZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

AJ53 RTZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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