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AO53 HWT

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,130 mi
Last recorded64,130 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HWT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 64,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 64,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,740 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 57,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,348 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 40,760 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 40,619 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,726 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,740 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 70,602 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 12,928 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 12,928 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper torn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,574 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 6,574 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 940 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 940 miles

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

slight movement in nearside front inner steering joint

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,946 miles

Slight weep at nearside outer driveshaft gaitor.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,092 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,144 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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AO53 HWT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO53 HWT, 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 AO53 HWT registered?

AO53 HWT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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