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AP03 EPE

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,930 mi
Last recorded114,930 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EPE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 114,930 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 114,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 108,049 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,146 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 101,118 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,995 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 93,918 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 83,459 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 brake discs worn and corroded and front pads look low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,879 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 74,876 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2008 56,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,338 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2007 36,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 18,213 miles

front washers blocked

rear number plate delaminating

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 EPE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AP03 EPE, 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 EPE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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