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AO53 NSF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

33,048 mi
Last recorded33,048 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NSF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 33,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in tread . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre side walls cracking .

Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,633 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 28,633 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 23,953 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 23,953 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,690 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 15,690 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 7,702 miles

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

both front tyre treads getting low

Fail 31 Jan 2015 7,644 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2014 3,016 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,246 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 48,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,390 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 42,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,913 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,042 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Front registration plate becomming delaminated.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 29,042 miles

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

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Front registration plate becomming delaminated.

Nearside rear indicator discolouring.

Offside rear tyre becomming cracked on side wall.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,640 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,263 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Nearside front tyre becomming worn on edges.

Nearside rear tyre becomming worn on outer edge.

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 NSF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NSF, 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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AO53 NSF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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