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AJ53 UPT

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,919 mi
Last recorded90,919 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UPT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f strut top slightly rough

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

steering rack knocking

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f strut top slightly rough

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

steering rack knocking

Pass 19 Jun 2013 82,496 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,273 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 29 Nov 2011 58,273 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,467 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 30 Nov 2010 45,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,324 miles

please see the advisory notice issued with the previous mot failure

Fail 27 Nov 2009 34,324 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

dampness around both rear shock absorbers

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints & boxes

grease seepage from o/s/f outer cv gaiter

movemnt in both fornt inner articulation joints

rear brake discs lipped & corroded

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,038 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 15,038 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 64,754 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 64,754 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,177 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 46,177 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 UPT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 UPT, 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 UPT registered?

AJ53 UPT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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