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AO53 VYZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,237 mi
Last recorded34,237 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VYZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,237 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 34,237 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,699 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 27,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,528 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 16,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 2,534 miles

N/S/F inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 45,975 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,509 miles

warning on dash of a parking brake fault.<system tests ok>

Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,784 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 31,784 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,714 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 VYZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

AO53 VYZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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