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AO53 ONB

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,508 mi
Last recorded58,508 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ONB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 58,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 56,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2018 56,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 53,925 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,302 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both headlights deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2016 50,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

both headlights deteriorated

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,641 miles

All tyres are cracking.

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some items

Fail 15 Oct 2015 46,641 miles

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

All tyres are cracking.

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some items

n/s wiper leaving windscreen slight smeary.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,927 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,232 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 39,232 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,390 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 25,038 miles

Oil leak

slight movement in steering rack

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 25,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 22 Dec 2010 19,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 19,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 10,494 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 593 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 39,208 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 39,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,970 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 ONB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ONB, 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 ONB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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