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AO53 NHT

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,478 mi
Last recorded120,478 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NHT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 120,478 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to offside front bumper

Fail 3 Nov 2023 120,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 120,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 133,060 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 119,332 miles

Horn not working properly HORN NOISE LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SMALL SPLIT IN BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 119,332 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working properly HORN NOISE LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SMALL SPLIT IN BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 115,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 115,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 114,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 114,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 106,277 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 98,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,914 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,417 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 86,417 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 79,062 miles

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

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

very slight play in n/s steering rack axial ball joint

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,482 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 60,182 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,807 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,416 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 37,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 29,995 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 23,443 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 NHT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO53 NHT, 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 NHT registered?

AO53 NHT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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