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AP03 SZV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,671 mi
Last recorded104,671 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 SZV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,671 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front d bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Head lamps foggy.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F N/S/F O/S/R tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Washer jets poor. (front)

Pass 21 Nov 2019 100,497 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 100,497 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 96,055 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights becoming slightly foggy.

osr tyre has cuts to tread.

rear sound deadening bar excessively corroded.

trailing arm bushes perishing.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 96,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights becoming slightly foggy.

osr tyre has cuts to tread.

rear sound deadening bar excessively corroded.

trailing arm bushes perishing.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 93,982 miles

Rear sound dampening bar excessively corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 93,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure unevenly worn tread and out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring damaged and insecure (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads and perished

Rear sound dampening bar excessively corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,792 miles

sound dampening bar on underside of the vehicle is excessively corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 86,792 miles

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

sound dampening bar on underside of the vehicle is excessively corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,595 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 67,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,803 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,923 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,537 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 35,959 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,959 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,752 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 29,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight perishing in nearside rear tyre

slight perishing in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,547 miles

slight perishing in nearside rear tyre

slight perishing in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,139 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 15,221 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,221 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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AP03 SZV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZV, 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 AP03 SZV registered?

AP03 SZV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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