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AO53 VKX

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,906 mi
Last recorded63,906 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VKX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 63,905 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,434 miles

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

Front discs lipped

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,188 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 50,188 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,857 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,461 miles

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 6 Sep 2012 35,460 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

n/s rear tyre tread getting low

o/s rear tyre tread getting low

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 21,992 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush split requires replacement

offside rear handbrake cable not supported at rear

Pass 28 Oct 2009 9,877 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 9,877 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,559 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 36,557 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,924 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,574 miles

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f.

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 VKX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

AO53 VKX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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