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AK53 MTX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,507 mi
Last recorded144,507 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MTX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 144,507 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 135,933 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 135,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush antiroll bar bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 124,954 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 6 Jan 2015 124,954 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 114,055 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 2 Jan 2014 114,055 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2013 102,147 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,078 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 92,077 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 80,442 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 80,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,484 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,356 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,524 miles

both tyres worn on inner edge

brake fluid close to min mark

front pads geting low

Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,995 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)

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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AK53 MTX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AK53 MTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 MTX registered?

AK53 MTX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AK53 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 MTX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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