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AO03 WGN

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WGN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 102,739 miles

Noise from engine (cambelt area)

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 102,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Noise from engine (cambelt area)

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,226 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyres fitted to the front axle have a different aspect ratio (60%) compared to those fitted to the rear axle (65%)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 90,226 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyres fitted to the front axle have a different aspect ratio (60%) compared to those fitted to the rear axle (65%)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 81,601 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 81,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 73,454 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,454 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,662 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has light cracking,.

o/s/r tyre has nail and is on 2mm,

Fail 24 Nov 2011 66,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has light cracking,.

o/s/r tyre has nail and is on 2mm,

Pass 24 Nov 2010 61,157 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 61,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking up inner side

front number plate has a small crack

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,526 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 49,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight bind n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,028 miles

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

slight bind n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,561 miles

n/s rear light cracked

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2006 22,677 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 22,677 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AO03 WGN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AO03 WGN, 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 AO03 WGN registered?

AO03 WGN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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