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AO53 VPU

2003 Renault Scenic

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,344 mi
Last recorded50,344 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VPU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,344 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 49,124 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 46,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2014 46,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2013 43,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,840 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 34,991 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 34,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,523 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 26,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,786 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 15,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,632 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,526 miles

engine cover fitted restricting view of testable componments

front number plate has slight crack

noise on steering when turning lock to lock

noise on top suspension mount when turning wheel

undertray fitted restricting view of testable componments

Fail 28 Sep 2006 37,526 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

engine cover fitted restricting view of testable componments

front number plate has slight crack

noise on steering when turning lock to lock

noise on top suspension mount when turning wheel

undertray fitted restricting view of testable componments

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 VPU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

AO53 VPU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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