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AO53 RMZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,393 mi
Last recorded17,393 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RMZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 17,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake fault warning light on

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

tyre pressure fault light on

Fail 1 Aug 2014 17,393 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake fault warning light on

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

tyre pressure fault light on

Pass 29 Jul 2013 9,520 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 1,008 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 979 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,957 miles

1.n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2. Front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 68,835 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

1.n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2. Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,528 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 51,528 miles

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

o/s/f indicator fading to white

o/s/r & n/s/r indicator fading to white

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,384 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,715 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,177 miles

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

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

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 RMZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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