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AJ53 RVK

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,158 mi
Last recorded44,158 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RVK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,158 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,581 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 114,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front rear bush bonding failed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

all brake discs partially corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 114,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush fr. bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front rear bush bonding failed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

all brake discs partially corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 83,706 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

All tyre depths low.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 71,835 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,768 miles

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

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

Both front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN N/S STRUT BEARING (TOP)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,307 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 46,305 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,792 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,105 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 25,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,031 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 11,781 miles

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

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 RVK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

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

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