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AO53 RMU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

32,942 mi
Last recorded32,942 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 32,942 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2017 32,942 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2017 32,539 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light on permanently (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,181 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight movement

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight movement

parking brake fault sign on dash but working ok

Fail 8 Mar 2016 50,163 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drum stick (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drum stick (2.2.B.1h)

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight movement

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight movement

parking brake fault sign on dash but working ok

Pass 4 Aug 2015 17,673 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 17,673 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 12,875 miles

Offside front wheel has incorrect bolts but is secure.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 12,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front wheel has incorrect bolts but is secure.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 6,454 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 216 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 216 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 90,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,932 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 56,252 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 56,252 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 21,518 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,518 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 14,698 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 RMU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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