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AP03 ATU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,218 mi
Last recorded144,218 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 144,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing more on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing more on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear ferrules corroded on rear flexible brake pipes

Rear support bar corroded away

Fail 15 Jun 2016 144,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing more on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing more on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear ferrules corroded on rear flexible brake pipes

Rear support bar corroded away

Pass 19 Jun 2015 130,640 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper poor

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 19 Jun 2015 130,640 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wiper poor

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 16 Jun 2014 117,204 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes worn.

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

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

Surface corrosion on right hand front metal brake pipe.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 117,204 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes worn.

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on right hand front metal brake pipe.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 101,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 101,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 86,368 miles

Both steering track rod ends worn. Advise replacement.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 73,798 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,272 miles

Slight play in left hand track rod end.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 60,272 miles

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

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

Slight play in left hand track rod end.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,506 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2009 47,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,982 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 31,982 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Fail 10 Nov 2006 21,505 miles

Both front tyres worn.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,505 miles

Both front tyres worn.

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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AP03 ATU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AP03 ATU, 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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AP03 ATU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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