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AO53 VPW

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,600 mi
Last recorded55,600 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VPW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,600 miles

1. Slight play in offside of steering rack. 2. Nearside front tyre at legal limits. 3. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

4. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits, worn on outside edge. 5. One front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 55,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

1. Slight play in offside of steering rack. 2. Nearside front tyre at legal limits. 3. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

4. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits, worn on outside edge. 5. One front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,683 miles

1. Head lamp beam patterns poor.

2. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode.

3. Damage to nearside rear wheel arch, no sharp edges at time of test.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 47,636 miles

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

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

1. Head lamp beam patterns poor.

2. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode.

3. Damage to nearside rear wheel arch, no sharp edges at time of test.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 39,803 miles

1.sligh tplay in near side and off side of steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,325 miles

front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear

n/s front tyre near legal limits

n/s rear tyre at legal limits

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,601 miles

As per failure.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 24,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. Slight damage to nearside tyre tread. 2. Slight play in nearside of steering rack. 3. Nearside rear tyre at legal limits. 4. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,491 miles

1. Steel brake pipes to nearside rear starting to corrode. 2. Slight binding on nearside rear brake. 3. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 40,056 miles

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

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

1. Steel brake pipes to nearside rear starting to corrode. 2. Slight binding on nearside rear brake. 3. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,075 miles

1. n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2. Both rear tyres near legal limits.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 9,071 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1. n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2. Both rear tyres near legal limits.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 2,425 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 2,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,297 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,620 miles

Center rear seatbelt becomming frayed on edge.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Rear registration plate becomming contaminated.

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 43,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Center rear seatbelt becomming frayed on edge.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Rear registration plate becomming contaminated.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 30,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front top shock mount clicking on full lock

rear number plate debonding/fading

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front top shock mount clicking on full lock

rear number plate debonding/fading

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,123 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 VPW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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