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AO53 VLF

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,528 mi
Last recorded60,528 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VLF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,528 miles

All brake discs rusty/pitted

Near side front side repeater lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Off side front brake pipe corroded

rear engine stabilizer bush worn

Fail 13 Nov 2015 60,526 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

All brake discs rusty/pitted

Near side front side repeater lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Off side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 56,650 miles

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

O/s/r tyre 2mm

Rear shocker bodies corroded

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,592 miles

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

front wipers poor

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,004 miles

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

both front inner steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,004 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front inner steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,674 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 26,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,480 miles

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

slight play in the offside front suspension

Pass 20 Nov 2009 12,392 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 12,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 5,158 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 5,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 44,257 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 44,063 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,066 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 VLF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

AO53 VLF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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