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AO53 VJL

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,671 mi
Last recorded60,671 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VJL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,671 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 60,671 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,660 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 50,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,211 miles

front brake imbalance 24%

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

play in steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2013 35,037 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance 24%

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2012 27,262 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 27,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,001 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 5,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 5,281 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,708 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,820 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 56,820 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,841 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,066 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 VJL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

AO53 VJL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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